Published date: 20 June 2016

This notice was replaced on 20 June 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Early engagement (published 8 January 2018)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Procurement reference

MK/Wheelchairs/2016

Published date

20 June 2016

Closing date

23 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NHS Milton Keynes CCG would like to seek expressions of interest from organisations who may be interested in the provision of a comprehensive wheelchair service for eligible service users in Milton Keynes. The service will assess and provide wheeled mobility equipment, both powered and manual, for those with long term mobility needs. The service will also prescribe and provide pressure relieving cushions and provide postural management equipment where appropriate.

The aim of the service is to:
• deliver the right assessment, prescription and review of service users to ensure the provision of wheelchair equipment, postural support and seating to facilitate safe mobility that meets the user's clinical and mobility needs whilst ensuring best value
• ensure service users receive a holistic assessment through close working with health and social care professionals where required,
• ensure service users receive a timely and efficient service so that their mobility needs are met as quickly as possible and in accordance with the timelines specified within this document;
• deliver postural seating solutions to support service user function and independence;
• offer pressure care solutions for service users through the prescription of appropriate seating, including pressure cushions;
• Specialist services including assessment and provision of postural and specialist seating and rehab engineering

If you would be interested in this service, please email your expression of interest to Stephen.Ivuerah@ardengemcsu.nhs by no later than 8th July 2016.

Thank you.

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephen Ivuerah

Address

Francis Crick House, Summerhouse Road, Moulton Park Industrial Estate,
Northampton
NN3 6BJ
England

Email

Stephen.Ivuerah@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk