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buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Technology Partner

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ff0d69-ba66-4469-a4e2-07a7fe893b82

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a Technology Partner to collaborate with its in-house community alarm service, Rothercare. This contract falls within the health and social work services category and includes elements from telecommunications and IT services. The procurement was facilitated through a further competition via the ESPO Framework 203_21, specifically Lot 2 for Technology Enabled Care Services. The contract, awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2033. Key aspects of this contract involve the installation, maintenance, and procurement of assistive technology equipment, alongside other related services. The contract value is £10,406,168 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the technology and healthcare industries, particularly for businesses focused on assistive technology, telecommunications, and healthcare support services. The collaboration with local authorities like Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council highlights the demand for integrated solutions in community care, offering a significant market for firms specializing in technology-enabled care services. Larger enterprises with expertise in IT consulting, system installation, and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, leveraging this kind of partnership to expand their footprint in public sector health initiatives.

## Notice

Procurement of a Technology Partner. The new model will be delivered under a collaborative approach between Rothercare (the Council's in house community alarm service) and an independent sector Technology Partner. In the new arrangement, Rothercare will continue to deliver the referral, triage, monitoring, and response service whilst the TEC elements; the identification of TEC solutions, installation, and review process and the recycling, disposal and maintenance and procurement of assistive technology equipment are delivered by a Technology Partner from the independent sector. Procurement undertaken as a further competition via the ESPO Framework 203_21 Technology Enabled Care Services - Lot 2 - Technology Enabled Care Services. Additional information: Social Value TUPE Duration Funding

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9c08d9-f6ae-401e-9bbb-80012400756c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,406,168 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33195200 - Central monitoring station
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 35100000 - Emergency and security equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79711000 - Alarm-monitoring services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 18:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9c08d9-f6ae-401e-9bbb-80012400756c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9c08d9-f6ae-401e-9bbb-80012400756c
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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