--- title: "Solihull Wheelchair Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b552" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b552" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b552.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b552.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-05-26" --- # Solihull Wheelchair Service Buyer: NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b552 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b552) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b552.json) ## Summary The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group is in the planning stage of the Solihull Wheelchair Service procurement process, valued at £2,160,000. This tender, classified under health services (CPV 85100000), is aimed at re-procuring wheelchair services currently provided in the Birmingham and Solihull area after the existing provider handed in their notice. A market engagement event for interested providers is set for 15th June 2021, during which attendees will have a chance to discuss the service specification and complete a questionnaire to guide the Commissioning Group in their preparations. The proposed service must be operational by April 2022, necessitating swift action from providers to position themselves for this opportunity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in wheelchair services, including those offering motorised and manual wheelchairs, as well as repair and maintenance services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in delivering health services and have the capacity to procure or manage suitable premises will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process not only allows for direct service provision but can also lead to collaborations and partnerships within the healthcare sector, ultimately supporting business growth in a crucial industry. ## Notice NOTE - This notice is for a market engagement event only. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, on behalf of NHS Birmingham and Solihull CCG are keen to canvas the views of suitably qualified and experienced providers of wheelchair services in order to understand the market's views in terms of the proposed service specification coupled with the anticipated activity and funding envelope. As such, the CCG is providing a number of documents with regard to the proposed service including the service specification and current activity. In order to assist the CCG with their preparations, providers are asked to complete a short questionnaire when registering their interest. The event will be held virtually on 15th June 2021 between 9am and 10.30am. There will then be an opportunity for providers to have one-to-one sessions with the Commissioners if they wish. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Within Birmingham and Solihull CCG there are currently two wheelchair services in operation, the Birmingham Wheelchair Service (BWS) and the Solihull WHeelchair Service (SWS). Birmingham and Solihull CCG intend to re-procure the Solihull Wheelchair Service as the current provider has handed in their notice. A replacement service therefore needs to be in place and fully operational before April 2022. In 2019/20, Solihull Wheelchair Service records indicated 5200 registered service users. There were around 709 new referrals and 363 re-referrals per annum. As of 26th May 2021, there were 241 open episodes of care. The service is currently provided from the Better Living Centre, service users' homes or school, hospice or hospital settings. It is anticipated that the Better Living Centre will not be available to the newly appointed provider, so new premises will need to be sought for the service going forward. Additional information: This is a market engagement exercise only and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Please note that whilst there may be an opportunity to comment on various aspects of the service, the Commissioners are not obliged to incoporate comments received. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011744-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jul 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33193120 - Wheelchairs - 33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs - 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 26 May 2021 at 14:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011744-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/37976/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=AGCSU - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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