--- title: "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-28" --- # Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5ba36d42-9fa3-4079-8274-ff16dff17e95.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Cumbria County Council, which is seeking suppliers for the "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework". This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically focused on providing necessary equipment for individuals to maintain their independence at home. The tender period is set to conclude on 30 March 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 4 May 2022 and running until 3 May 2024. The total estimated contract value is £26 million, and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure. This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Companies that offer innovative care solutions or have strong distribution networks in the North West region of the UK will be especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, as the service supports NHS and self-funding individuals, businesses focusing on customer service and product advice may find an advantageous position in this competitive procurement landscape. ## Notice The aims of the Cumbria Equipment Retailers service will be to support NHS and CCC service users and people who fund their own equipment, to live independently and safely in their own homes. It also aims to support carers who are looking after people wishing to remain in their own homes. The service operates on the basis of a Retail Model that was initially a Department of Health led initiative which used a national specification and tariff price list. Cumbria introduced the Retail Model in October 2010. The Contract was renewed in 2017 and is due to end in March 2022. Under this Model, Customers are prescribed Care Equipment by Practitioners. Customers then redeem these prescriptions at the Retailers' premises which is closest to their geographical location. This gives customers the opportunity to view the equipment, seek advice from the Retailer and top up their prescription with other equipment if they choose to. Practitioners are also able to prescribe delivery and fit. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b4e758-8982-4b22-8e28-b2a48dfcc343 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2022 - 3 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2022 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b4e758-8982-4b22-8e28-b2a48dfcc343 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b4e758-8982-4b22-8e28-b2a48dfcc343 28th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b4b76418-8798-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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