Published date: 8 February 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 8 January 2024, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices - 33193000

Location of contract

LE12 5QW

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

709991450

Published date

8 February 2024

Closing date

8 January 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Contractor shall:

a. Supply and deliver to the Authority up to 20 wheelchairs and accessories. The wheelchairs shall be delivered to DMRC within 12 weeks of the receipt of a completed prescription.

B. Provide the Occupational Therapy Professional Lead Advisor (OT PLA) with a quotation for supplying a suitable wheelchair and pressure cushion within 5 working days of the receiving a completed prescription. The quotation should be itemised. Any queries raised with regards to orders from the Authority should be responded to within 2 working days.

c. Deliver, and when requested by DMRC SH OT, set up the wheelchair (including pressure cushion/accessories) at the patient's location within 8 weeks of receiving the authority to supply via email. The Contractor shall provide a user guide either online or hardcopy for the wheelchair at this time.

d. Identify and resolve fitting problems such as poor fit, suitability or build during the consultation (if unable to be resolved at consultation the DMRC Wheelchairs and Specialist Seating Services (WSSS) OT must be informed within 2 working days).

e. Be responsible for the equipment in line with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty whether the patient has remained within the MoD or transitioned into civilian life.

f. Provide a cleaning service for the Authority's own loan pool of wheelchairs that will require clinical cleaning alongside specialist adaptations/accessories. It is anticipated that 2 wheelchairs per month will require cleaning. A 1-week turnaround time will be required.

This call-off contract is awarded under Framework Agreement Reference: Acute and Community Health and Social Care Equipment Products and Services Reference: SBS10015

Award information

Awarded date

26 January 2024

Contract start date

1 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Total value of contract

£1

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Blatchford Limited

Address

Lister Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4AH

Reference

Companies House number: 00162114

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Kelvin Edwards

Address

DMS Whittington
Lichfield
WS14 9PY
England

Email

kelvin.edwards109@mod.gov.uk