Scope
Reference
NHDC0148207
Description
[Administrative correction and re-issue of assessment summaries
This Contract Award Notice replaces and supersedes the notices originally published under identifiers 2025/S 000-068119 (11:23 a.m., 24 October 2025) and 2025/S 000-068105 (11:10 a.m., 24 October 2025).
Following an informal supplier challenge during the initial standstill period, the Council reviewed the Social Value evaluation for Lot 3 with its external evaluator, the Social Value Portal (SVP). That review identified a minor administrative error within SVP's internal quality-control process. The issue has now been corrected, and the Council has re-issued updated Assessment Summaries to all bidders to ensure transparency and equal treatment.
This notice is therefore being republished to reflect the corrected evaluation record. In accordance with sections 50 and 51 of the Procurement Act 2023, publication of this notice commences a new mandatory standstill period of eight (8) working days, beginning with the date of publication. The Council will not enter into any contract before the end of that period.]
North Hertfordshire District Council requires high quality assistive technology solutions to support people to establish, maintain or regain independence both in and away from their home setting, increasing successful early supported discharges from hospital, supporting people to maintain personal safety, to build confidence and to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
North Hertfordshire District Council's Herts Careline service works in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council to supply, maintain and monitors alarms for over 9000 service users across Hertfordshire. Of these users, approximately 5000 sites have assistive technology to support users with complex needs. Additionally, 500 users utilise our away service, taking technology out of the home with them in Hertfordshire and beyond. On average, our team of technicians complete 150 new installations each month.
Herts Careline provides plug and play alarm kits to twenty (20) hospitals and professional services to support early discharge in Hertfordshire.
The Council intends to procure a multi-supplier Framework Agreement divided into three Lots. The Lots are defined as follows:
Lot 1: Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
Lot 2: Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
Lot 3: Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
Description
This lot focuses on providing assistive technology solutions for Herts Careline's 'community alarm and pendant' and 'hospital discharge' services to enable service users to leave hospital earlier and to live independently at home. This equipment must be easy to use so users are confident with it in the event of an emergency, when they need to raise an alarm to get help.a. Estimated Service Users per Annum: 1,400b. This solution is for Herts Careline's 'community alarm and pendant' and 'hospital discharge' service.i. The solution must have a simple installation set-up to facilitate self-installation by service users or their contacts after having received the equipment upon discharge from hospital or via the post.ii. On/off switch must be easily accessible for users with limited dexterity and poor eyesight.c. Desired feature: button on the main device to prompt linked pendants to sound a chirp to help users find lost equipment.
Lot 2. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
Description
This lot is designed for Herts Careline's 'away' service, which supports mobile users with an emergency alarm while they are away from home such as visiting their local shops, walking in the countryside or travelling on public transport. The equipment must be discrete, light weight and easy to access during an emergency.a. Estimated Service Users per Annum: 150b. This solution is for Herts Careline's 'away' service which allows users to raise an emergency alarm away from their home.i. This solution must support service users by providing voice connectivity and locational data to the ARC over a secure connection with the service user.ii. This solution must have falls detection to automatically trigger an alarm in the event of detecting a fall. Additionally, the service user must be able to raise an alert to the ARC when a button is pressed. The resultant alert must open a speech channel and issue the ARC with the location of the device.iii. This solution must be powered suitably to support users being away from home for long durations of time, its battery must be easily rechargeable, and each charge must have a battery life of at least 14 days.iv. This solution must be light weight, non-cumbersome and easy to wear.c. Desired feature: optional Geo Fence feature that can be activated if required.d. Desired feature: device senses if it is being worn/carried and it is identifiable when it is or is not in active use.e. Desired feature: function to remotely prompt the device to sound a chirp to help users find lost equipment.f. Desired feature: battery percentage is available for the service user.
Lot 3. Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
Description
This lot addresses the complex needs of Herts Careline's 'home' service users. The solutions must be robust and tamper resistant, so equipment is not easily disabled or broken. Sensors must be customisable, facilitating bespoke configurations based on individual assessment so equipment can be fine tuned to support users to live independently. Both environmental and personal sensors must be compatible with this solution, so a holistic solution can be deployed for users with a wide range of fluctuating needs.a. Estimated Service Users per Annum: 1,200b. This solution is for Hert's Careline 'home' service for users with complex needs, requiring additional telecare to support the user's independence at home.i. This solution must have tamper-resistant features to prevent unauthorised access or tampering.ii. This solution must be adjustable and customisable to accommodate individual user preferences and specific needs including those with cognitive impairment and learning disability.iii. This solution must pair peripheral devices quickly and reliably to enable an efficient installation process.c. Desired feature: button on the main device to prompt linked pendants to sound a chirp to help users find lost equipment.
Contract 5. Lot 1 . Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
Lots
Lot 1. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £1,040,000 excluding VAT
- £1,248,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 November 2025 to 17 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Contract 6. Lot 2. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
Lots
Lot 2. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 November 2025 to 17 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Contract 7. Lot 3. Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
Lots
Lot 3. Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £1,840,000 excluding VAT
- £2,208,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 November 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 14 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 November 2025 to 17 November 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 35121700 - Alarm systems
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
- 8 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
- 6 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
- 8 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
CAREIUM UK LIMITED
- Companies House: 04133585
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLPB-9615-NDDR
Aspinall House
Blackburn
BB1 2QE
United Kingdom
Email: uk.sales@careium.com
Website: https://www.careium.co.uk
Region: UKD41 - Blackburn with Darwen
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 5. Lot 1 . Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
Contract 6. Lot 2. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
Contract 7. Lot 3. Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
CHIPTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- Companies House: 11928721
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-3272-CRGN
Palatine Hall
Lancaster
LA1 1PW
United Kingdom
Email: sales@chiptech.com
Website: http://chiptech.com
Region: UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 5. Lot 1 . Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service at Home and Hospital Discharge
Contract 6. Lot 2. Solutions for Assistive Technologies Service Away from Home
Contract 7. Lot 3. Solutions for Assistive Technologies for Users with Complex Needs
Contracting authority
North Hertfordshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDWC-9574-WBPY
Council Offices, Gernon Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JF
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government