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title: "Cornwall Community Equipment Loan Service (CELS)"
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# Cornwall Community Equipment Loan Service (CELS)

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48a90a9-7b7c-405a-8b2b-65eacdbbce2a

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## Summary

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for the "Cornwall Community Equipment Loan Service (CELS)" contract, which falls under the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" industry category. This service aims to provide residents, including children, with essential equipment to support independent living. The procurement process began with the tender stage, reaching completion by the end of the contract period, which spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2029. The contract is valued at £126,000,000 and was awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd. This project serves the United Kingdom and was tendered through an open procedure with a final deadline on 3rd October 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment, health, and social care services. Companies specialising in dynamic mattresses for nursing homes, long-term wheelchairs, continence products, home improvement agencies, and technology-enabled care could find significant growth potential here. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as the tender specifies suitability for such businesses. Through this procurement, suppliers can secure a long-term partnership with Cornwall Council, contributing to an important community service that supports both health and social care needs.

## Notice

The principal aim of the Service is to ensure that residents who have been assessed by a Prescriber as requiring equipment to enable them to live independently, or with support as part of a package of care are supplied with equipment in a timely manner which is sensitive to their needs. Equipment provided must be clean, safe and fully functional. The service will address the needs of children from birth to end of life. The service will support the team of therapists across health, social care and education to ensure that all children are given the opportunity to reach their potential in all areas of their life. The service user groups are adults and children with a Prescriber assessed need to support their health or social care. Initial scope - community equipment service Potential future scope - Dynamic mattresses for nursing homes; Long term wheelchairs; Continence products; Home Improvement Agency; and Technology Enabled Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bc3e0a-e95a-4636-9a0b-1d45cbcbf13f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,000,000 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bc3e0a-e95a-4636-9a0b-1d45cbcbf13f
- 16 Aug 2023 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707e70ae-4b9e-4f92-a7bb-d5415909b315

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94bc3e0a-e95a-4636-9a0b-1d45cbcbf13f
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/707e70ae-4b9e-4f92-a7bb-d5415909b315
  16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=956b6129-37af-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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