Published date: 15 September 2016

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 October 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£1,650,000

Procurement reference

Wheelchairs Services/MKCCG/2016

Published date

15 September 2016

Closing date

19 October 2016

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Milton Keynes CCG is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Wheelchairs Services in Milton Keynes.
The aim of Wheelchair service is to:
• Deliver a safe, effective, responsive and integrated service to meet the needs of Service Users, their families and carers
• Deliver the right assessment, prescription and review of Service Users to ensure the provision of wheelchair/seating to meet the individuals' long term mobility and associated postural management need
• 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 and with as few contacts with the Service as possible i.e. to complete the episode of care with minimal disruption to the Service User.
• 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;
• Deliver an efficient maintenance, repair and refurbishment service
• Deliver the services specified within the available budget.

Please note that documentation for this Procurement can be accessed at;
https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Rosalind Carter

Address

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

Email

Rosalind.Carter@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk