--- title: "Wheelchair Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ATAMIS LTD" published: "2023-08-17" --- # Wheelchair Service Buyer: ATAMIS LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c44983b1-e2e9-4751-b50b-b380e9544f9f.json) ## Summary The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is inviting bids for a Wheelchair Service procurement process. The anticipated contract duration is 5 years, extendable for up to 2 years. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service involves the provision of holistic wheelchair services, including assessment, supply, and maintenance. The procurement aims to deliver a high-quality service with minimal waiting times and positive outcomes for users, while supporting flexible budgeting pathways and reducing carbon footprint. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to compete for a contract providing NHS healthcare services in the South East region of the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions to deliver wheelchair services in a person-centred and responsive manner will be well-suited to compete. The deadline for tender submissions is 13th September 2023, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2024. ## Notice NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a procurement process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Wheelchair service. The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The service is for the provision of a holistic wheelchair service, from assessment to the supply and maintenance of wheelchairs and associated equipment. The service is for the provision of wheelchairs on a long-term basis (greater than six months). It is recognised that as a clinical service, the Kent and Medway Wheelchair Service (KMWCS) priority is on meeting peoples clinical and health needs within the current resources. However, the service will also need to take into account the social model of disability, particularly where this impacts on an individual's ability to sustain vital functions of independence in the areas of education, work and family responsibilities. The service should work with other partners/ organisations to develop a holistic approach to meeting people's wider wellbeing needs and this should be an integral part of the Personal Wheelchair Budget (PWB) approach. The key objectives of the Procurement is to procure a service which: * Provides a high-quality service with minimal waiting times, * Is person centred and maximises positive outcomes for service users, * Offers an equitable and responsive service, * Delivers good value for money, * Develops cost effective innovation that adds value to the service, * Supports flexible and innovative budgeting and funding pathways i.e. Personal Wheelchair Budgets, * Reduces Kent and Medway ICB carbon footprint and supports the NHS Green Agenda. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa296604-a269-404e-a165-281ef8560cad | | 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 | 17 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,200,000 | | 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 | ATAMIS LTD | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 Aug 2023 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa296604-a269-404e-a165-281ef8560cad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa296604-a269-404e-a165-281ef8560cad 17th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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