--- title: "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03691c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03691c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03691c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03691c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-11-18" --- # Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03691c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03691c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03691c.json) ## Summary The Cumbria County Council is running a tender for the supply of care equipment for daily living under the title "Cumbria Equipment Retailers Service - Supply of Care Equipment for Daily Living (Simple Aids by Prescription) Framework". The procurement falls under the industry category of Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. This active tender aims to provide a service used by the NHS and the Council. The contract period starts on November 22, 2022, and ends on May 21, 2026, with potential extensions. The procurement method is an Open Procedure, with electronic submissions required by October 14, 2022. This tender by Cumbria County Council offers an opportunity for businesses operating in the healthcare equipment sector. Companies specialised in providing care equipment and related services are well-suited to compete. The tender's framework agreement includes options for two extensions of 12 months each, enabling a total possible extension of 24 months. The bid opening is set for October 14, 2022, where authorised staff from Cumbria County Council will assess submissions. This procurement process, open to a maximum of 999 participants, presents a growth opportunity for businesses looking to engage in the supply of care equipment within the stated contract terms. ## Notice The retail model was a Department of Health led initiative which used a national specification and tariff price list. The requirement to use these ended when the DoH transferred responsibility to local authorities in each area where it is operating. The retailer network is used by the NHS and the Council. Practitioners issue prescriptions for equipment from an approved equipment list. Issuing practitioners can include occupational therapists from the Council and nurses and OTs from the NHS. Users can redeem prescriptions at retailers' premises. Practitioners can also prescribe delivery and fit as necessary for the customer. The current cost of delivery and fit within a 10-mile radius is PS14.45 plus PS2.89 per additional prescribed item to be fitted. Cumbria does not currently pay a tariff for delivery and fit over 10 miles although some retailers provide this service at the 10-mile tariff rate. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The retail model was a Department of Health led initiative which used a national specification and tariff price list. The requirement to use these ended when the DoH transferred responsibility to local authorities in each area where it is operating. The retailer network is used by the NHS and the Council. Practitioners issue prescriptions for equipment from an approved equipment list. Issuing practitioners can include occupational therapists from the Council and nurses and OTs from the NHS. Users can redeem prescriptions at retailers' premises. Practitioners can also prescribe delivery and fit as necessary for the customer. The current cost of delivery and fit within a 10-mile radius is PS14.45 plus PS2.89 per additional prescribed item to be fitted. Cumbria does not currently pay a tariff for delivery and fit over 10 miles although some retailers provide this service at the 10-mile tariff rate. Please note that Cumbria is currently undergoing a Local Government Reorganisation. Government has announced that Cumbria County Council and the six district councils are to be replaced by two unitary authorities with effect from 01 April 2023. This Framework Agreement is for use by the Contracting Authorities identified in the contract notice and any successor council as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to those Contracting Authorities. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the Procurement documents. Options: 2 x 12 month options to extend are available Renewal: 2 periods of 12 month extension available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032779-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | 22 Nov 2022 - 21 May 2026 | | 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 | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 18 Nov 2022 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032779-2022 - 16 Sep 2022 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026061-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/ - https://www.cumbria.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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