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This should include recommendations on equipment solutions and referral to other agencies as appropriate.\n•\tMaintain access to a loan bank of appropriate EC equipment for assessment, trial and long term loan to patients.\n•\tProvide as appropriate, a broad range of equipment as required to meet an individual patient's independence goals.\n•\tSupport patient's use of EC equipment by regularly reviewing them and their equipment requirements so as to meet changing needs and enable them to maintain a reasonable degree of independence.\n•\tEnsure all equipment provided is maintained in a satisfactory state and checked in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.\n•\tHealth and social care professionals working in areas where service uptake is low are targeted and encouraged to refer those who could benefit from equitable equipment provision.\nThe contract term is anticipated to be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to 4 years (4 x 12 month extensions).\nThe annual contract value is currently expected to be £1,633,031 per annum (based on 2025/26 values). All figures are subject to change.\nProviders who are interested in delivering these services are asked to express their interest and complete the Microsoft (MS) Form questionnaire using the link below:\nhttps://forms.office.com/e/aRHp52qLeW\nPlease ensure that you submit a completed MS Forms questionnaire by no later than 17:00 on Friday 31st July 2026.\nPlease note, this exercise will test provider preference for either a whole‑region delivery or smaller ICB‑level lots. The contracting and commissioning strategy is yet to be finalised and this market engagement is an opportunity for potential providers to help inform the contracting and commissioning strategy.\nThis exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. SCW is currently subject to restructuring, and the management of this exercise may therefore move to a successor at some point during the process. 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