Shopmobility
Description: Shopmobility SMBC 150526 BRIEF DESCRIPTION - Sandwell Council is looking for a provider to include the following, or detail who will be able to provide: * The Shopmobility Service operates 4 days per week from 08:30 -15:00. The service provides access to electric mobility scooter for use within the New Square shopping centre. The annual membership starts on the 1st October and finishes on the 30 September the following year. The membership costs are increased in line with Council agreed increases each year. In addition, the service also provides both short-term and long-term wheelchair loan services for Sandwell residents. The short-term loan is to assist Sandwell residents who wish to go on holiday, attend hospital appointments. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement (read more...)
Summary: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is procuring a Shopmobility service for Sandwell residents and visitors to New Square shopping centre in Sandwell. The provider will operate the service four days a week, from 08:30 to 15:00, and provide access to electric mobility scooters for use within the shopping centre. The requirement also includes short-term and long-term wheelchair loan services for Sandwell residents. Short-term loans support people attending hospital appointments or going on holiday, while long-term loans support residents who need mobility assistance when leaving home. This is a public service contract in the services category, covering mobility equipment, wheelchair support, vehicle-related maintenance and associated transport services. The council is the buying organisation and the work is centred on New Square and the wider Sandwell area.