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title: "HCC July 2022 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Independent Living Products"
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# HCC July 2022 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Independent Living Products

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0353a4

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council has recently completed the award process for a procurement titled "HCC July 2022 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Independent Living Products" in the medical equipment industry category. This tender involved multiple lots, such as Bathing Showering, Toileting, Beds and Accessories, among others. The procurement method was an open procedure and it resulted in the establishment of a Framework Agreement. The contracting stage has been completed, with a contract value of £36,500,000 signed on 1st January 2023 for various lots.

This procurement opportunity by Hertfordshire County Council presents significant business growth prospects for suppliers of independent living products, especially those involved in medical equipment. Businesses providing products related to bathing, toileting, beds, pressure care, chairs, mobility aids, and specialist equipment are well-suited to compete. The establishment of a Framework Agreement creates a stable procurement channel for suppliers, aligning with the council's commitment to sourcing quality products in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This is an Award Notice and this opportunity is now closed. Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities (as listed in the tender documentation), has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. This Framework Agreement has been awarded.Please see Section V (Award of Contract) and Section IV.2.1 (previous publication concerning this procedure) for further details.

### Lot Information

Bathing Showering

This Lot is for Bathing and Showering. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Toileting

This Lot is for Toileting Goods. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Beds and Accessories

This Lot is for Beds and Accessories. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Pressure Care

This Lot is for Pressure Care Goods. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Chairs and Accessories

This Lot is for Chairs and Accessories. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Grab Rails

This Lot is for Grab Rails. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Kitchen Household

This Lot is for Kitchen Household Goods. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Mobility and Walking Aids

This Lot is for Mobility and Walking Aids. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Moving, Handling and Slings

This Lot is for Moving, Handling and Slings. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

Specialist Equipment

This Lot is for Specialist Equipment. This Lot has been awarded.Hertfordshire County Council (the 'Council'), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, has established a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Please see Section V (Award of Contract) for further information.Please note that the value stated in this Award Notice is for the full term and for all Lots on the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be reviewed at the end of the Framework Agreement period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003086-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 34 |
| Supplier names | ACCORA; AIDAPT BATHROOMS; ARJO; BES HEALTHCARE; CARE AND INDEPENDENCE; CAREFLEX; DIRECT HEALTHCARE GROUP; DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE; ENABLE ACCESS; ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS (UK; ETAC; FRONTIER THERAPEUTICS; HARVEST HEALTHCARE; HERIDA HEALTHCARE; HOSPITAL DIRECT; INNOVATION REHAB; INVACARE; IQ MEDICAL; KATNIC; LANGHAM - GORDON ELLIS; LINET; LISCLARE; MANGAR INTERNATIONAL; NOTTINGHAM REHAB LIMITED T/A NRS HEALTHCARE; OSKA CARE; OTS; PRISM UK MEDICAL; ROMA MEDICAL AIDS; SCAN MOBILITY; SILVALEA; SIMPLYMED; SMITCARE; SUMED INTERNATIONAL (UK; TRULIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33192000 - Medical furniture

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2023 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003086-2023
- 20 Jul 2022 at 07:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019708-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home

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