--- title: "P0567 - For the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-27" --- # P0567 - For the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-98779f97-905b-46bd-94b1-0fcb338bb4ca.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service, aimed at facilitating independence for citizens, particularly the elderly, through the supply of essential equipment such as mobility aids, hospital beds, and hoists. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the application period closing on 11 October 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2020, with an initial duration of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension. The service will be delivered within Birmingham, West Midlands, and is classified under the services category with an open procurement method, indicating that this opportunity is available for any qualifying organisation to apply. This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the sourcing, delivery, and maintenance of medical equipment. Companies with proven track records in similar services, particularly those familiar with regulatory compliance and customer service standards in the health sector, will be well-positioned to compete. With approximately 131,300 citizens registered for this service, the successful bidder will have the chance to significantly impact the community while expanding their operations in the healthcare industry. ## Notice Birmingham City Council in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull and Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Groups wishes to establish a contract for the delivery of a Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service (BCELS). Equipment can play a key role in enabling citizens to live independently at home by providing assistance with everyday tasks, thereby helping to reduce unnecessary admissions to hospital and care homes; and preventing delayed discharge from hospital. The type of equipment provided can range from simple mobility aids, such as crutches and walking frames, to more complex items such as profiling beds and hoists. Items are provided to citizens free of charge, on loan or single issue, in line with agreed criteria. The Birmingham Community Equipment Loan Service is available to citizens of all ages who meet the criteria for the service, however, the majority of those in receipt of equipment are aged 65+. Approximately 131,300 citizens have been registered with this service. 36,000 orders for equipment were placed in 2018/19, with a total of 113,876 pieces of standard equipment delivered to citizens. On average, citizens received 3 pieces of equipment in one order. New pieces of Special equipment ordered and delivered in 2018/2019 was 1,172 with a further 1,050 pieces of equipment recycled and used from existing stock. Tenders are sought from organisations that have experience of sourcing, delivering, maintaining and recycling equipment for citizens referred for a service by approved Equipment Prescribers. The referrals will be for both standard and special equipment. Special Equipment is defined as any item, not on the Core Equipment list, which must be specially purchased for a citizen. The Service Provider will support an equitable and accessible community equipment loan service to citizens of Birmingham who meet the agreed criteria, based on good practice and meeting national and local standards and performance indicators. The service must be able to accommodate fluctuations in demand based on the number of referrals received from Equipment Prescribers. There are existing outsourced services in place so TUPE requirements may apply. Contract This contract is due to commence on the 1st April 2020 and run for an initial period of 3 years with the provision to extend for up to an additional 2 years subject to requirements and satisfactory performance. Please note TUPE may apply to this contract. The TUPE information will be released to you upon receipt of a signed copy of Appendix 4 - P0567 TUPE Confidentiality Agreement. You are advised to fill this in as soon as possible on receipt and return via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc BCC will be using its e-tendering system (In-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address... Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33141710 - Crutches - 33141720 - Walking aids - 33192100 - Beds for medical use - 33192120 - Hospital beds - 39295400 - Walking sticks - 42416300 - Hoists - 85112000 - Hospital support services - 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2019 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744 - 27 Sep 2019 at 14:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744 - 24 Sep 2019 at 22:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744 - 2 Sep 2019 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9ca4fde-d32e-4a15-940c-371cccf7d744 27th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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