KMCAS-108

Tender description

The contracting authority wishes to commission an Integrated Community Equipment Service ('ICES') that enables service users to live as independently as possible, in their chosen home, and enables health and socialcare services to function effectively and without delay, preventing service users from developing more complexneeds and protecting them and their carers from harm or injury. The purpose of the ICES is to supply, deliver and fit a range of equipment to people who need it, both adults and children. The contracting authority requires: (a) a responsive service that meets the national guidelines for the delivery and collection of equipment; (b) has IT based efficient stock control and storage facilities; (c) has infection control measures; (d) has delivery and collection methods; and (e) is flexible enough to meet changes in national or local policy requirements.