Scope
Description
Local authorities have a statutory duty (under the Care Act 2014 and Children & Families Act 2014) to make arrangements for the provision of disability aids and "community equipment", to meet the assessed eligible needs of individuals who are resident in their area. The provision covers various daily living aids and equipment, from bath boards and raised toilet seats to more complex equipment such as hoists, specialised hospital beds and air mattresses which prevent pressure ulcers. The provider is required to supply prescribed equipment as well as installation, maintenance (annual testing and ensuring safety standards), collection, repair, cleaning, refurbishment, recycling and storage of bespoke items ordered over and above standard catalogue.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
Contract locations
- UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Procedure
Procedure type
Award under framework
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hounslow
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYY-1684-DYLV
Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road
Hounslow, London
TW3 3EB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government