II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
There are options to extend for two further 24-month periods.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No