Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth
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The contract titled "Joint Equipment Service for Adults and Children in Southampton and Portsmouth" involves the provision of medical equipment and associated services for residents in Southampton and Portsmouth. The procurement process, completed in September 2025, was managed by Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council, in collaboration with NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board. The contract commenced on 1 August 2025 for an initial three-year term, with an option to extend for up to four additional years.
The main industry category is medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, focusing on aiding vulnerable groups by maintaining their well-being and independence at home. The procurement method was a limited, direct award using a framework agreement under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring continuity in statutory service delivery. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and healthcare services sectors.
With a total contract value of £39,000,000, companies that specialise in the supply, installation, maintenance, and decontamination of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in servicing paediatric and adult needs, are well-suited to benefit. There are prospective avenues for business growth through providing rapid response delivery services and establishing training facilities. SMEs like Millbrook Healthcare Ltd, the awarded supplier, demonstrate that businesses of various scales can successfully participate and benefit from such public procurement opportunities.
A contract for the provision of a Joint Equipment Service (JES) on loan to adults and children who are resident within the boundaries of Southampton and Portsmouth, or those who live outside the local authority boundaries but who are registered with a GP practice within one of the two cities. The principal aim of the Service is to enable those individuals in need of support, some of whom are vulnerable, to maintain their health, social care and educational needs and well-being in their chosen location for the foreseeable future and to help alleviate risk (e.g. falls, pressure sores etc.), promote independence, and facilitate end of life strategies. This may include children, older individuals, and other groups determined by local circumstances.
The Service is jointly commissioned by Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Commissioning Board ('Commissioners'). Under section 75 NHSA 2006 agreements within each city, Southampton City Council and Portsmouth City Council will act as the contracting parties on behalf of the health partner organisation.
The scope of the contract includes: - Procurement of core and bespoke Paediatric and adults Equipment conforming to CE standards. - Delivery and installation of all equipment by qualified Technicians (minor adaptations for both areas) (development opportunities should include the establishment of Trusted Assessor Technicians). - Urgent delivery provision to accommodate Rapid Response Service requirements. - Assessment/demonstration facilities appropriately staffed with trained personnel to facilitate direct contact from members of the public and prescribers regarding delivery, collection and repair of equipment. - Equipment training facility i.e. demonstration of fitting & appropriate use of equipment, troubleshooting etc. - Bar coding, cataloguing and full traceability of all Equipment including non-stock and bespoke equipment. - Repair, adjustment and maintenance of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment. - Collection of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment. - Decontamination of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' equipment. - Provision of Sensory equipment. - Reconditioning and re-issuing or disposal of core and bespoke paediatric and adults' Equipment (including Continuing Healthcare Equipment) Additional information: Values listed in this Contract Award Notice are for the full potential term of the contract, including optional extensions. The value is based on current demand levels and is subject to change over the duration of the contract. Several factors may influence the final contract value, including fluctuations in demand, economic conditions such as inflation and equipment costs, and changes resulting from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). Additionally, both the value and geographical scope of the contract may be adjusted in response to LGR developments. The values listed represent the combined value of Contracting Authorities party to the contract.
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