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title: "Supply and Delivery of Telecare Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690835"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-21"
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# Supply and Delivery of Telecare Equipment

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690835

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply and Delivery of Telecare Equipment" was conducted by South Lanarkshire Council, located in Hamilton, UK. This initiative falls under the Social Protection category and is part of the digital transformation required in telecommunication services, with the need for new digital alarm units highlighted. The tender was awarded on 20 April 2022, following a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The purchasing phase has been completed with a contract value of £1,136,900 for the period ending 31 December 2019, extendable until December 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in telecare and digital telecommunications equipment. Suppliers that have expertise in providing innovative, technology-enabled solutions are likely to be well-placed to compete. Given the increasing reliance on digital technology in public services, companies that have the capability to deliver high-quality telecare systems could thrive in this evolving market. The partnership with Careium illustrates the potential for SMEs and firms familiar with the relevant frameworks to engage successfully in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

As telecommunication companies move to newer digital technology which can support both broadband and telephone services, the public switched telephone network (PSTN) will be switched off. Whilst the deadline for this being completed is 2025, all telecommunication companies are already engaged in the process of upgrading their networks and many, if not all, already offer digital telephony packages. In order to comply with the digital technology, the Council require to purchase digital alarm units for installation in service users homes which will be carried out in a phased approach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call of by Direct Award via the Framework noted below: Scotland Excel Technology Enabled Care Framework Lot 1 Dispersed Alarm Units Period: 1 January 2019 - 31 December 2019 with options to extend until 31 December 2022 The Framework award criteria allows for call off by mini competition or direct award. A direct award can be applied if members determine that there is a supplier capable of meeting the member's requirement. Careium (formerly Doro Care) are the ranked 1 supplier on Lot 1 - Dispersed Alarm Units, based on quality and price. A call off by direct award will therefore provide best value to the Council for the purchases of the devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446484 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,136,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAREIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446484

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446484
  Supply and Delivery of Telecare Equipment - As telecommunication companies move to newer digital technology which can support both broadband and telephone services, the public switched telephone network (PSTN) will be switched off. Whilst the deadline for this being completed is 2025, all telecommunication companies are already engaged in the process of upgrading their networks and many, if not all, already offer digital telephony packages. In order to comply with the digital technology, the Council require to purchase digital alarm units for installation in service users homes which will be carried out in a phased approach.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690835

## Provenance

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