Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)

A Tender Notice
by MEDWAY COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£23M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
04 Nov 2024
Delivery
To 17 Nov 2029 (est.)
Deadline
13 Dec 2024 15:00

Concepts

Location

Medway:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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. Full details are provided within the specification of requirement and the tender documents, which are available from the Kent Business Portal.

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

Quality 70%
price 30%

CPV Codes

  • 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

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