--- title: "Supply of Community Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-17" --- # Supply of Community Equipment Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0338c7.json) ## Summary Blackpool Council, in collaboration with NHS Blackpool, is currently seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Community Equipment" tender, which is part of the health and social work services industry. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 16th June 2022. This open procedure aims to hire a range of assistive equipment, including hoists, slings, and children's beds, with an estimated annual value of £204,000 across various lots. The service will be operational across Blackpool, and the contract could extend for up to three years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products sectors, particularly those specialising in assistive devices. Companies that excel in collaborative service delivery and can identify innovative products will be well-suited to compete for these lots. Given the ongoing need for a responsive equipment service, suppliers offering reliable maintenance and servicing will have a competitive advantage in securing this contract. ## Notice Blackpool Council and NHS Blackpool jointly commission a Community Equipment Service for Adults and Children across Blackpool, which is administered by Blackpool Equipment Service (BES). Clinical services are provided by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nursing Services and Trusted Assessors. The provision of equipment is jointly funded by the Council and NHS Blackpool. Each year, Blackpool Equipment Service purchases a wide range of equipment totalling around 1.2 million pounds. Blackpool Council and Blackpool Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG) are seeking to appoint a Supplier/s to supply the following assistive equipment lots. Lot 1 - Hire of Hoists and Slings - a single supplier to provide a range of hoists and slings (Approx. value 144k pa). Lot 2 - Hire of Children's Beds - a single supplier to provide a range of Children's beds and accessories (Approx. value 60kpa). Servicing and maintenance of equipment is included in the scope of each lot. Further information is included in the accompanying tender documents for each lot. The appointed Supplier/s for each lot will: * Be required to work collaboratively with Commissioners, Blackpool Equipment Service, Clinicians and other partners to deliver an effective, innovative and responsive service. * Continually review the marketplace identifying new and emerging products, informing and advising Commissioners and Clinicians on those offering best value. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Hire of Hoists and Slings - a single supplier to provide a range of hoists and slings Approx. 175 hoists are currently on hire and located in client's homes across Blackpool, although this number fluctuates. The appointed supplier will pick up all new hire agreements. During the last 12 months there have been 139 new hires plus slings and 186 hoists collected. The average hire period of hoists is approx. 40 weeks. Renewal: Option to extend on a 1 year + 1 year + 1 year basis Lot 2 Hire of Children's Beds - a single supplier to provide a range of Children's beds and accessories There are currently 59 paediatric beds currently on hire and located in client's homes although this number fluctuates. The appointed supplier will pick up all new hire agreements. In the last 12 months there have been 7 new hires and 5 beds collected. The average hire period of beds is approx. 5 years. Renewal: Option to extend on a 1 year + 1 year + 1 year basis ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012841-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 May 2022 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012841-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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