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title: "Assistive Technology Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Assistive Technology Service

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fb7a

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## Summary

Cheshire East Borough Council is seeking an expert partner to deliver an Assistive Technology Service aimed at supporting residents through the provision and maintenance of assistive devices. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the contract value estimated at £4.9 million, spanning from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2026 with optional extensions. Key components of the service include sourcing, installing, and maintaining assistive technology devices as well as offering a contact centre and a mobile response team. Interested vendors should be aware that the deadline for submission is set for 6th January 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in assistive technology, device installation, and maintenance services. Companies with a strong background in providing healthcare solutions or those with innovative assistive technology offerings would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on technology as a means to enhance residents' wellbeing underscores the potential for significant impact and growth for suppliers engaged in this sector.

## Notice

The Council is looking for an expert partner to work with them on the delivery of this Assistive Technology service to residents. The emphasis of this work will be providing valued support to residents including response visits and wellbeing related calls (including signposting to useful local services) and responsive activity monitoring. As such, technology will act as an enabler rather than an end itself. The service will be made up of the following service components. * Sourcing of Assistive Technology devices * Installation and Collection of Assistive Technology devices * Premises/Storage of Assistive Technology devices * Maintenance and Testing of Assistive Technology devices * IT System * Contact Centre

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will adjust to the developments within the Assistive Technology market, therefore ensuring that individuals have access to devices in the medium term which can support them in the most effective ways. This will be informed by the knowledge and expertise of the Provider. Additionally, the service will also be cognisant of the efficiencies that can be achieved from the correct deployment of Assistive Technology, whilst recognising that evidence is needed to prove impact. The service will support the following aims: * Enabling people to be supported in their own homes (including Supported Living Establishments) as well as the community Reducing the number of hospital admissions and re-admissions * Reducing the number of care home admissions * Reducing the number of falls * Facilitating timely discharge from hospital * Reducing the number, cost and intensity of care packages/nurse visits * Reducing the burden on Carers and risk of Carer breakdown, whilst increasing confidence and peace of mind * Improving health and wellbeing by maximising independence, choice, control, dignity and quality of life within the individual's home (including reduced social isolation) * Reducing health inequality through provision of technology The Council is looking for an expert partner to work with them on the delivery of this Assistive Technology service to residents. The emphasis of this work will be providing valued support to residents including response visits and wellbeing related calls (including signposting to useful local services) and responsive activity monitoring. As such, technology will act as an enabler rather than an end itself. This service is being commissioned by Cheshire East Council in partnership with the following organisations * Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group * East Cheshire NHS Trust * Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust * GP Practices (within Cheshire East). The service will be made up of the following service components. * Sourcing of Assistive Technology devices *Installation and Collection of Assistive Technology devices * Premises/Storage of Assistive Technology devices * Maintenance and Testing of Assistive Technology devices * IT System * Contact Centre * Mobile Response Team (including falls pick-up) * Device identification

Options: This is a contract with an initial term of 4 years from 01/07/22 to 30/06/26 with 2 x 12 months optional extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020785-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,778,058 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLBROOK HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020785-2022
- 30 Nov 2021 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029705-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e963539e-7ece-eb11-810c-005056b64545

## Provenance

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