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title: "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework"
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# Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-927d02d0-88a0-4ee1-a430-26e4c3e07ad8

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## Summary

The Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service is offering a four-year framework for the supply of care equipment for daily living, specifically designed for simple aids prescribed by healthcare professionals. The procurement process initiated by Cumbria County Council is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The total contract value is £2.6 million, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure. This initiative is categorised under medical equipment and personal care products, with delivery addresses located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment supply and healthcare services to grow their business within the public sector. Companies that provide care equipment, mobility aids, or related support services would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Suppliers will have the chance to engage with local authorities and healthcare practitioners, opening pathways for ongoing partnerships while enhancing service delivery across Cumbria.

## Notice

A 4 year framework is being developed for Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription). This will utilise the retail model which was a Department of Health led initiative using a national specification and tariff price list. The requirement to use these ended when the DoH transferred responsibility to local authorities in each area where it is operating. The retailer network is used by the NHS and the Council. Practitioners issue prescriptions for equipment from an approved equipment list. Issuing practitioners can include occupational therapists from the Council and nurses and OTs from the NHS. Users can redeem Cumbrian prescriptions at retailers' premises. Practitioners can also prescribe delivery and fit as necessary for the customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95cb860b-c268-4fce-b9ba-e8b563d0c7fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | AGE UK WEST CUMBRIA; ALSTON PHARMACY; CUMBRIA DOMICILIARY CARE SERVICES; CUMBRIA MOBILITY; DISABILITY ASSOCIATION CARLISLE & EDEN; FLOOKBURGH.COM; GORGEMEAD; JOSEPH COWPER; JWW ALLISON & SONS; MOBILITY PRODUCTS; ROBSON MEDICAL & MOBILITY; SEASCALE PHARMACY; SOUTH LAKES MOBILITY; STAVELEY HEALTHCARE; THOMAS BELL (CHEMIST; WHITEHAVEN HEALTHCARE |

## 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

- 4 May 2018 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95cb860b-c268-4fce-b9ba-e8b563d0c7fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95cb860b-c268-4fce-b9ba-e8b563d0c7fc
  4th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=244a81e4-b3d5-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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