Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
Contact
Ms Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270686973
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Assistive Technology Service
Reference number
DN550467
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is looking for an expert partner to work with them on the delivery of this
Assistive Technology service to residents. The emphasis of this work will be providing valued
support to residents including response visits and wellbeing related calls (including
signposting to useful local services) and responsive activity monitoring. As such, technology
will act as an enabler rather than an end itself.
The service will be made up of the following service components.
• Sourcing of Assistive Technology devices
• Installation and Collection of Assistive Technology devices
• Premises/Storage of Assistive Technology devices
• Maintenance and Testing of Assistive Technology devices
• IT System
• Contact Centre
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £4,778,058
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service will adjust to the developments within the Assistive Technology market,
therefore ensuring that individuals have access to devices in the medium term which can
support them in the most effective ways. This will be informed by the knowledge and
expertise of the Provider. Additionally, the service will also be cognisant of the efficiencies
that can be achieved from the correct deployment of Assistive Technology, whilst
recognising that evidence is needed to prove impact.
The service will support the following aims:
* Enabling people to be supported in their own homes (including Supported Living
Establishments) as well as the community
Reducing the number of hospital admissions and re-admissions
* Reducing the number of care home admissions
* Reducing the number of falls
* Facilitating timely discharge from hospital
* Reducing the number, cost and intensity of care packages/nurse visits
* Reducing the burden on Carers and risk of Carer breakdown, whilst increasing confidence
and peace of mind
* Improving health and wellbeing by maximising independence, choice, control, dignity and
quality of life within the individual’s home (including reduced social isolation)
* Reducing health inequality through provision of technology
The Council is looking for an expert partner to work with them on the delivery of this
Assistive Technology service to residents. The emphasis of this work will be providing valued
support to residents including response visits and wellbeing related calls (including
signposting to useful local services) and responsive activity monitoring. As such, technology
will act as an enabler rather than an end itself.
This service is being commissioned by Cheshire East Council in partnership with the
following organisations
* Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group
* East Cheshire NHS Trust
* Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust
* GP Practices (within Cheshire East).
The service will be made up of the following service components.
• Sourcing of Assistive Technology devices
•Installation and Collection of Assistive Technology devices
• Premises/Storage of Assistive Technology devices
• Maintenance and Testing of Assistive Technology devices
• IT System
• Contact Centre
• Mobile Response Team (including falls pick-up)
• Device identification
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-029705
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
C0814
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Millbrook Healthcare Ltd
Nutsey Lane, Calmore Industrial Park, Totton
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 3XJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ32 - Southampton
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,778,058
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
LONDON
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom