Scope
Reference
CPT3566
Description
Direct Award for the contract of Equipment Services, The Council needs to make arrangements for emergency provision due to the imminent liquidation of the current contractor. These arrangements will allow for immediate equipment provision as well as creating the opportunity for an orderly transition from the current provider as appropriate.
Current spend £2.1 million per annum
Contract 1. Community Equipment Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £21,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to an additional 24 months could be required to allow sufficient time for planning in a very restricted market
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
The Council needs to make arrangements for emergency provision due to the imminent liquidation of the current contractor. These arrangements will allow for immediate equipment provision as well as creating the opportunity for an orderly transition from the current provider as appropriate.
Supplier
Provide Equipment Hub Limited
- Companies House: 15570896
3 Imperial Way
Croydon
CR0 4RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKI62 - Croydon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Community Equipment Services
Contracting authority
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCN-8355-HHZL
44 York Street
Twickeham
TW1 3BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government