Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b8d-43d3-720d-868a-526ba63f8707/plymouth-and-torbay-community-equipment-services-invitation-to-tender-rerun closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Plymouth and Torbay Community Equipment Services Invitation to Tender Rerun [Plymouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/plymouth-city-council) Estimated value £24,000,000 Published 16 Dec 2021 Deadline Closed 26 Jan 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Rerun of Plymouth and Torbay procurement for Community Equipment Services. Plymouth City Council in partnership with NHS Devon CCG, and Torbay Council in partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Devon CCG are seeking expressions of interest from organisations that are able to deliver a community equipment service for each Local Authority area. the two locations. These will be separate contracts, however, where appropriate we have aligned the evaluation process and methodologies as well as the service requirements. - Lot 1 is for Plymouth City Council and partners - Lot 2 is for Torbay Council and partners. Under this contract the contractors and their supply chains will be required to actively participate in the achievement of the Contracting Authority's social, economic and environmental objectives. These community equipment services have a service specification designed to address key priorities and targets for health and social care in each Local Authority area. They provide and enable the use of equipment to maintain independence within service users' homes quickly and effectively as far possible. The main activities of both services will involve the procurement, maintenance, storage and subsequent delivery and collection of equipment upon receipt of an equipment prescription from a Clinician working within the relevant service. The service includes the installation of, and technical demonstration on the use of, equipment and further assistance where necessary. The range of goods and services includes equipment to support occupational therapy, physiotherapy and nursing clinical requirements for the enablement of the service user. The services also include a minor adaptations service, covering basic adaptations (such as the installation of key safes) and more specialist work such as installing ramps and gallivanted rails. Further Lot 1 (Plymouth) will include installing and services ceiling track hoists and have a trusted assessor function to be undertaken by the Service Provider. - Lot 2 (Torbay) has a retail model as part of their service model. Prospective suppliers are encouraged to read the two service specifications in detail to ensure both service requirements are understood. Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9047ac72-0b64-4b5a-8ace-1fcc1855dd3f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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