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title: "Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e726"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-03"
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# Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e726

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service" initiated by Somerset County Council, a regional authority in the UK. Classified under the health and social work services industry, this open tender reached its conclusion on 4th November 2021, with an active contract awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited valued at £40 million. The contract aims to enable individuals, including children and adults, to maintain independence by providing essential equipment like wheelchairs and mobility aids. The initial contract period commenced on 1st August 2022 and runs until 31st July 2027, with the option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector. Companies that specialise in medical equipment supply, especially those offering innovative mobility aids and assistive technology, would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The emphasis on quality and affordability, with a criteria split of 70% quality and 30% price, highlights the need for suppliers to deliver high-quality products that meet assessed user needs while also providing competitive pricing to capture the market effectively.

## Notice

The aim of the community equipment and wheelchair services (CEWS) is to enable Adults, Children, Young People (CYP) and/or their Carers to have access to a range of equipment, amongst which is the ceiling track hoist service, wheelchair and postural seating services, issued in accordance with assessed needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A fundamental principle of the service is to promote and enable individuals to continue living independently and in their own homes, communities, and schools, including those wishing to access this service independently of health and care prescribed support.

Renewal: There is an option to extend for: up to 1 x period of up to 24 months. For avoidance of doubt, the maximum duration of this contract, including permitted extensions will be until 31.07.2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021202-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOMERSET; SOMERSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Brympton |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021202-2022
- 1 Oct 2021 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024504-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/
- https://www.somersetccg.nhs.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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