--- title: "Solihull Wheelchair Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-10-20" --- # Solihull Wheelchair Service Buyer: NHS BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ee0f.json) ## Summary The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Group is planning a procurement process for the Solihull Wheelchair Service, categorised under health services. This prior information notice (PIN), published on 20th October 2021, invites feedback on a revised service specification before the tender is formally offered. Providers are required to submit their responses to the market engagement survey by 5th November 2021, as the current service provider will cease operations prior to 1st July 2022. The anticipated contract value is £3,050,000, and potential bidders should be prepared to provide services in Solihull, ensuring that accessible premises are located conveniently for service users. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services and mobility solutions, particularly those that manufacture or supply wheelchairs, including motorised options. Companies well-suited to compete in this process would include those with a background in delivering public health services or those capable of managing community healthcare provision effectively. By engaging in this market, businesses have the chance to contribute to the improvement of wheelchair services in the area, thus enhancing their portfolio and potentially expanding their market presence. ## Notice *** NOTE THIS ADVERT IS FOR A MARKET ENGAGEMENT SURVEY ONLY*** A market engagement event was held in June 2021. Following this event the commissioners have made a number of changes to the service specification and now wish to test the revised specification with the market prior to offering it to tender. They also wish to consult the market on certain aspects of their proposed financial model. Providers are asked to provide responses to the market engagement survey based on the provided draft service specification and KPIs via EU Supply. Providers are asked to provide their responses by 1700hrs on Friday, 5th November. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Within Birmingham and Solihull CCG there are currently two wheelchair services in operation - the Birmingham Wheelchair Service (BWS) and Solihull Wheelchair Service (SWS). BSol CCG intends 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 1st July 2022. In 2019/20, Solihull Wheelchair Service records indicated 5200 registered users. There were around 709 new referrals and 363 re-referrals per annum. As of May 26th 2021 the service had 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 accessible premises located in Solihull and close to good transport links will need to be sought for the service going forward. A market engagement event was held in June 2021. Following this event the commissioners have made a number of changes to the service specification and now wish to test the revised specification with the market prior to offering it to tender. They also wish to consult the market on certain aspects of their proposed financial model. Providers are asked to provide responses to the market engagement survey based on the provided draft service specification and KPIs via EU Supply. Providers are asked to provide their responses by 1700hrs on Friday, 5th November. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026274-2021 | | 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 | 20 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,050,000 | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33193120 - Wheelchairs - 33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2021 at 14:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026274-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/39907/0/0?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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