--- title: "Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-02-14" --- # Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES) Buyer: NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81d13047-295b-4fe6-a8c6-b21ca07ec277.json) ## Summary NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is currently inviting bids for the "Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES)," a project under the Health and social work services category. Located in East Midlands, United Kingdom, this tender is active and open for bids until 17th March 2025 at 17:00 GMT. The procurement process follows an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract will commence on 1st November 2025, lasting for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value is estimated at £10,000,000 including VAT, with annual bids capped at £2,500,000. This project involves the logistics of supplying, collecting, and maintaining various medical and community equipment, and is expected to adhere to strict clinical governance frameworks. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations by partnering with the NHS to provide essential community equipment services in Derby. Companies experienced in managing medical equipment logistics, including maintenance and supply chain management, are especially well-suited to bid for this contract. The winning provider will benefit from a stable, multi-year contract with potential extensions, fostering long-term business development and reinforcing market presence in the healthcare and community services sector. Interested parties are encouraged to register and submit their expressions of interest through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. ## Notice NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering an Integrated Community Equipment Service. Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES) provides a range of equipment on loan to people of all ages ordinarily resident in the city of Derby, following assessment and prescription by a recognised prescriber. The service being commissioned relates to the logistics of supplying, collecting and maintaining the equipment. Clinical input to the service is provided through the pool of recognised prescribers, a clinical commissioning function provided by DDICB, and a multi-agency Equipment Review Group. The provider will work within this framework, ensuring that the agreed clinical governance arrangements, both for individual items of equipment and strategic decisions about the equipment to be provided/policies and procedures for equipment provision, are followed appropriately. The process is a one stage Open process. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further two years, commencing 1st November 2025. The maximum annual contract value is PS2,500,000 inclusive of VAT. Please note there is a financial threshold associated with this procurement. Any bids exceeding PS2,500,000 per annum (Including VAT) will be excluded from evaluation and disqualified from the process. No bids over PS2,500,000 per annum will be accepted. Further details can be found within the procurement documentation. To register your interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C338068 Project Name: Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES) Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1884cc6-cb76-4077-99aa-ec00cd0ebf5f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 | NHS DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 2FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33196100 - Devices for the elderly - 33196200 - Devices for the disabled - 35820000 - Support equipment - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1884cc6-cb76-4077-99aa-ec00cd0ebf5f - 14 Feb 2025 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ae7a68-8e21-4792-b401-8ce3972800b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1884cc6-cb76-4077-99aa-ec00cd0ebf5f 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ae7a68-8e21-4792-b401-8ce3972800b1 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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