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title: "Berkshire Community Equipment Store"
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# Berkshire Community Equipment Store

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49ec6d35-8f47-4e48-bebd-2c682fd6aaf0

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## Summary

West Berkshire District Council is seeking service providers for the Berkshire Community Equipment Service (BCES) Partnership, with a total estimated contract value of £60 million over a five-year period, equating to approximately £12 million per annum. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following the completion of its Tender stage. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to continue until 31st March 2022. The focus of this procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services," with service delivery expected within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and community services sectors, particularly those specialising in the provision of community equipment services. Companies capable of delivering effective recycling and efficient service management would be well-suited to compete in this market. The contract's design encourages the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the potential for local businesses to engage and grow within the sector.

## Notice

West Berkshire Council acting as the Lead Authority for the Berkshire Community Equipment Service (BCES) Partnership is seeking interest from providers who could provide a Community Equipment Service to cover the population of Berkshire (estimated 909,200 by 2017).The current service handles work to a value of approximately GBP 12million per annum. The anticipated gross value of the service for the initial contract period of 5 years is GBP 60million (GBP 12million per annum) but it is anticipated that effective recycling of equipment by the Service Provider and BCES partners will result in a net spend of GBP 30million over the initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d65d6f4-e6f2-4327-a13c-3d8f51bed241 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST BERKSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NRS HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 8 May 2017 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d65d6f4-e6f2-4327-a13c-3d8f51bed241

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d65d6f4-e6f2-4327-a13c-3d8f51bed241
  8th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY142350
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.westberks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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