Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Wheelchair Service

A Contract Award Notice
by NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU ON BEHALF OF STAFFORDSHIRE AND STOKE ON TRENT CCGS

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: not specified
Value: £1M

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 20 Apr 2021
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

Staffordshire CC:

Geochart for 7 buyers and 1 suppliers

7 buyers

Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent CCGS Stoke on Trent
NHS East Staffordshire CCG Burton on Trent
NHS Cannock Chase CCG Stafford
NHS South East Staffordshire & Seisdon Peninsula CCG Burton on Trent
NHS Stafford & Surrounds CCG Stafford
NHS North Staffordshire CCG Stoke on Trent
NHS Stoke on Trent CCG Stoke on Trent

1 supplier

Opcare Abingdon

Description

The pan Staffordshire wheelchair service has been provided by Opcare since 2017. The contract is due to end on ended on 30.09.21. In order to provide enough time for a robust procurement the CCGs have Direct Awarded the contract to Opcare for a further 6 months. This will end on 31.03.22. Therefore, commissioners are currently planning a procurement for a new service to start on 01.04.22. The wheelchair service delivers a provision for all children and adults within Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent with a permanent physical condition that significantly impairs their ability to walk. The service includes assessment for manual and powered wheelchairs and associated postural support as well as repair and maintenance of equipment.

Total Quantity or Scope

The wheelchair service in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent delivers a provision for all children and adults with a permanent physical condition that significantly impairs their ability to walk. … In 2020, due to the COVID19 pandemic,The CCG Governing Body ratified a decision to issue a direct award contract to to extend the current service provision until 31st March 2022. This decision will allow for a robust procurement exercise to take place in order for a new service to be mobilised for the planned start date of 1st April 2022.

Award Detail

1	Opcare (Abingdon) Reference: 008403-2021-1 Value: £1,223,792

Award Criteria

price

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Legal Justification

In 2020, due to the COVID19 pandemic,The CCG Governing Body ratified a decision to issue a direct award contract to to extend the current service provision until 31st March 2022. This decision will allow for a robust procurement exercise to take place in order for a new service to be mobilised for the planned start date of 1st April 2022.