Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Medway Council
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
Contact
Mr James Welch
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ41 - Medway
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of a Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES)
Reference number
DN750004
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Medway Council is procuring a single Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) for
the people of Medway. We are looking for a provider that can deliver a cost effective and
innovative service within the allocated budget.
The aim of the service is to develop an innovative response to place-based services alongside
the core business to supply, deliver, fit, install, uninstall, adjust, repair, refurbish, collect,
decontaminate, recycle, and dispose of loaned equipment requisitioned by authorised
prescribers. Some components of the service include, but are not limited to:
Procuring equipment (standard stock and complex equipment) for both adults and
paediatric service users as requested by prescribers to the standards and guidance as set by
the MHRA and in accordance with all National and Local policies, procedures and guidelines
regarding the use supply, collection, reuse and maintenance of community loaned
equipment. Use appropriate methods of decontamination in accordance with Community
Equipment Code of Practice Scheme.
Providing on and off-site technical advice, working with practitioners, clinicians, and trusted
assessors, attending joint visits, and advising clinicians on all aspects of minor adaptations
and technicalities around loaned equipment.
Support the patients long term plan by helping people to live independently at home for
longer; partnership working with volunteer agencies and bring together different
professionals to coordinate care better.
Provide a single point of contact for service users to track equipment standard, special,
recycled, complex items and their progress and availability.
Full details are provided within the specification of requirement and the tender documents,
which are available from the Kent Business Portal.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2024/S 000-035645
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
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Date
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