--- title: "Provision of Wheelchair Services in Milton Keynes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Provision of Wheelchair Services in Milton Keynes Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27946202-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of wheelchair services in Milton Keynes. This contract, titled "Provision of Wheelchair Services in Milton Keynes," is classified under health services and is expected to span up to five years, commencing from April 2017. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. Interested parties are invited to a Market Engagement Event, scheduled for 19th September 2016, at the NHS Milton Keynes CCG’s Boardroom in Bletchley, Northamptonshire, where they can learn more about the procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses to expand within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mobility solutions and care services. Companies that provide wheelchair provision, maintenance, repair services, or other assistive technologies may find this contract especially relevant. Businesses offering holistic assessments and collaborative care with health and social professionals are also well-suited to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice NHS Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group would like to invite potential providers to attend a Market Engagement Event which will inform the market of the procurement of Wheelchair Services for Milton Keynes. The contract is expected to be for up to 5 years (3 years initial term, with a 2 year option to extend) and will commence April 2017. The aim of Wheelchair service is to: * Deliver a safe, effective, responsive and integrated service to meet the needs of Service Users, their families and carers * Deliver the right assessment, prescription and review of Service Users to ensure the provision of wheelchair/seating to meet the individuals' long term mobility and associated postural management need * Ensure Service Users receive a holistic assessment through close working with health and social care professionals where required, * Ensure Service Users receive a timely and efficient service so that their mobility needs are met as quickly and with as few contacts with the Service as possible i.e. to complete the episode of care with minimal disruption to the Service User. * Deliver postural seating solutions to support Service User function and independence; * Offer pressure care solutions for Service Users through the prescription of appropriate seating, including pressure cushions; * Deliver an efficient maintenance, repair and refurbishment service * Deliver the services specified within the available budget The Market Engagement Event is scheduled to take place on Monday 19th September 2016 at 10.00 am - 11.30 am. Venue: Boardroom 1, NHS Milton Keynes CCG, Sherwood Place, Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, MK3 6RT. For further details or to confirm your attendance please email Stephen.Ivuerah@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 12 noon on Friday 16th September 2016. Please confirm the name of your organisation and the name and role of any attendee. Please note attendees are limited to 2 per organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc6eadc-4b70-41d5-8aea-89bd72e6d742 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 10:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc6eadc-4b70-41d5-8aea-89bd72e6d742 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137b0e80-8a1b-4e42-8bb0-d12336e1541c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc6eadc-4b70-41d5-8aea-89bd72e6d742 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137b0e80-8a1b-4e42-8bb0-d12336e1541c 9th September 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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