Scope
Reference
DN788851
Description
Direct Award for the contract of Community 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 community equipment provision as well as creating the opportunity for an orderly transition from the current provider.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £11,250,000 excluding VAT
- £13,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
29 August 2025
Contract dates
- 29 August 2025 to 31 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
An additional twelve month extension may be enacted, subject to satisfactory performance and confirmation of commissioning intentions.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
Direct Award for the contract of Community Equipment Services. The Council needs to make arrangements for emergency provision due to the imminent liquidation of the incumbent contractor. These arrangements will allow for immediate community equipment provision as well as creating the opportunity for an orderly transition from the current provider.
Supplier
PROVIDE EQUIPMENT HUB LIMITED
- Companies House: 15570896
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYP-5413-ZDRZ
3 Imperial Way
Croydon
CR0 4RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKI62 - Croydon
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Southwark Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government