Derby Integrated Community Equipment Services (DICES)
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The NHS Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board is actively seeking qualified providers for the "Derby Integrated Community Equipment Services (DICES)". This tender, currently in the tender stage, has an open procurement method and offers interested businesses an opportunity to supply, collect, and maintain medical equipment as part of the integrative care efforts in Derby, United Kingdom. The submission deadline is set for 11th September 2025.
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is managing the procurement process on behalf of NHS Derby & Derbyshire. The successful bidder will be awarded a contract beginning on 1st May 2026, running for an initial three years with a possible two-year extension. The procurement falls under several industry categories such as Health and social work services, Devices for the disabled, and Medical equipment.
This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses looking to expand within the healthcare equipment sector. The gross contract value is estimated at £15,384,000. The focus on an integrated approach for community equipment highlights the potential for companies that can offer innovative logistical solutions and maintain a seamless supply chain operation.
Firms with experience in medical equipment logistics, and those capable of operating within specified clinical governance frameworks, will be well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, this contract opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitable criteria that encourage scalability and diversity in service provision.
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering an Integrated Community Equipment Service. Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service (DICES) provides a range of equipment on loan to people of all ages ordinarily resident in the city of Derby, following assessment and prescription by a recognised prescriber. The service being commissioned relates to the logistics of supplying, collecting and maintaining the equipment.
Clinical input to the service is provided through the pool of recognised prescribers, a clinical commissioning function provided by DDICB, and a multi-agency Equipment Review Group. The provider will work within this framework, ensuring that the agreed clinical governance arrangements, both for individual items of equipment and strategic decisions about the equipment to be provided/policies and procedures for equipment provision, are followed appropriately. The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further two years.
Please note there is a financial threshold associated with this procurement. Please refer to procurement documentation for further details can be found within the procurement documentation. To register your interest and submit a bid, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C357208 Project Name: Derby Integrated Community Equipment Service - Procurement
The contract will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further two years.
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The contract period is three years.
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