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title: "Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)"
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# Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3b4

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## Summary

Medway Council, a regional authority located in Chatham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES). This contract falls under the Health and social work services industry, classified with the CPV code 85000000. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method and focused on delivering a comprehensive community equipment service for Medway residents, including supply, delivery, fitting, refurbishment, and other services. The contract, valued at £22.9 million, was awarded to Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd and was signed on 28th April 2025. The procurement process followed a structured schedule, beginning with a tender period that ended on 20th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services and community support, providing the chance to engage in innovative service delivery and contribute to independent living solutions. Companies with a strong background in equipment procurement, logistical support, and collaborative health services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The established criteria prioritised quality over price, with a 70% emphasis on quality metrics, creating an avenue for businesses that excel in delivering exceptional service standards. Additionally, there are opportunities for further engagement with the potential for contract extensions, offering long-term partnership prospects with Medway Council.

## Notice

Medway Council is procuring a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for the people of Medway. We are looking for a provider that can deliver a cost effective and innovative service within the allocated budget.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council is procuring a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for the people of Medway. We are looking for a provider that can deliver a cost effective and innovative service within the allocated budget. The aim of the service is to develop an innovative response to place-based services alongside the core business to supply, deliver, fit, install, uninstall, adjust, repair, refurbish, collect, decontaminate, recycle, and dispose of loaned equipment requisitioned by authorised prescribers. Some components of the service include, but are not limited to: Procuring equipment (standard stock and complex equipment) for both adults and paediatric service users as requested by prescribers to the standards and guidance as set by the MHRA and in accordance with all National and Local policies, procedures and guidelines regarding the use supply, collection, reuse and maintenance of community loaned equipment. Use appropriate methods of decontamination in accordance with Community Equipment Code of Practice Scheme. Providing on and off-site technical advice, working with practitioners, clinicians, and trusted assessors, attending joint visits, and advising clinicians on all aspects of minor adaptations and technicalities around loaned equipment. Support the patients long term plan by helping people to live independently at home for longer; partnership working with volunteer agencies and bring together different professionals to coordinate care better. Provide a single point of contact for service users to track equipment standard, special, recycled, complex items and their progress and availability.

Options: There are options to extend for two further 24-month periods.

Renewal: The initial contract duration is 60 months with options to extend for two 24-month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025527-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,400,000 |
| Lots value | £23,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDEQUIP ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 07:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025527-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 15:37 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039479-2024
- 4 Nov 2024 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035645-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

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