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title: "2020 - Community Equipment Service (BNSSG CCG, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council & South Gloucestershire Council)"
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# 2020 - Community Equipment Service (BNSSG CCG, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council & South Gloucestershire Council)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74fd71a3-a45c-4f31-a765-4432359bc522

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council is currently involved in a completed procurement process for the "2020 - Community Equipment Service," which aims to deliver an Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) across the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire areas. This service is crucial for enabling residents requiring equipment, as assessed by healthcare prescribers, to live independently. The procurement utilised an open method and included a tender period that concluded on 16 November 2020. The contract was awarded on 20 December 2021, with a total estimated value of £42 million, covering a contract period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2029. The associated industry classifications include medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and health and social care services in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and assistive technology sectors, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and supplies. Companies capable of providing clean, functional, and quality-assured equipment, as well as services related to the maintenance and timely delivery of such equipment, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms exploring innovations in assistive technology and personal protective equipment (PPE) could find additional avenues for collaboration and expansion within this contract's framework, which may include future development opportunities such as sourcing Deaf Equipment and enhancing PPE support services.

## Notice

Provision of an Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for Health and Social Care services in the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire areas. The principal aim of the Service is to ensure that residents who have been assessed by a Prescriber as requiring Equipment to enable them to live independently, or with support as part of a package of care are supplied with this Equipment in a timely manner which is sensitive to their needs. Equipment provided must be clean, safe and fully functional. Equipment will be provided for use in a Service User's own home, and in alternative locations approved by the Contract Manager. The Service will be provided equitably across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area, meeting the needs of service users in city, urban and rural locations. No charge is made to Service Users for the provision of this Service, provided they meet the agreed criteria and their needs have been assessed by a recognised Prescriber. The key outcomes of this Contract are: * That Prescribers are supported to order Equipment which meets the assessed needs of their client in a timely manner and with easy to use responsive systems * That Service Users receive Equipment which is clean, functional and fit for purpose in the specified timeframe * That the Commissioners achieve value for money through efficient provision of good value, quality Equipment with high rates of recycling and timely Collection of Equipment no longer required by Service Users. * That the provision of Equipment supports the local health and social care system in maintaining people independently at home, avoiding hospital admission and facilitating timely discharge of people who have been admitted to hospital. Possible future developments: * Deaf Equipment - Bristol City Council currently have a separate contract for the provision of Deaf Equipment and Reablement Services. At some point in the future the Commissioners may wish the third-party Deaf Equipment and Reablement Service provider to source equipment through the ICES Provider, effectively acting as a peripheral store. In the event that this arrangement is developed, the third-party provider will be charged the tendered rates by the ICES Provider. Other potential future service development areas: * Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) support - Storage and distribution of PPE will be included as an optional additional service to the contract. It will not form part of the specification or evaluation, and if parties wish to take up this service they may negotiate and agree service details with the successful supplier either individually or collectively * Assistive Technology (stand alone and/or telecare) aka Technology Enabled Care (TEC).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08179b56-5379-46a8-8466-ff85f864d41b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08179b56-5379-46a8-8466-ff85f864d41b
- 12 Oct 2020 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d796504-c20d-4010-9677-f4f5d53b26fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08179b56-5379-46a8-8466-ff85f864d41b
  3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d796504-c20d-4010-9677-f4f5d53b26fe
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eab7b885-1303-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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