Invalid carriages, wheelchairs and associated devices

Tender description

Event to be held on 24.4.2018. NHS Surrey Downs CCG as Lead Commissioner on behalf of six Surrey CCGs (namely NHS Surrey Downs CCG, NHS North West Surrey CCG, NHS Guildford & Waverley CCG, NHS East Surrey CCG, NHS Surrey Heath CCG and NHS North East Hampshire & Farnham CCG with a collective population of 1 156 100) and NHS England, is hosting a pre-market engagement event in regard to the wheelchair service procurement anticipated for launch in April 2019. The objective of the event is to consult on a number of facets within the service specification. The main aim of the service is to ensure that patients within the Surrey area, who have a long-term illness or disability, have a better quality of life and are able to maximise their mobility through the provision of a wheelchair that meets their clinical needs. The service will include assessment, postural management, rehabilitation engineering services, procurement, storage, delivery and collection, repair and servicing, refurbishment, modification and decontamination of wheelchairs and specialist seating bases for children, young people and adults living in the Surrey area. Surrey has 11 333 wheelchair users currently registered with the wheelchair services and receives approximately 3 478 referrals annually with approximately 1 167 being new referrals and 2311 re-referrals from existing clients. The commissioners’ expect to contract with a single provider for the entire service provision although providers are encouraged to form co-operative alliances in order to deliver the service. The commissioners are supported in this programme by their procurement partner NHS South of England Procurement Services (SoEPS), which is managing this procurement. NHS Surrey Downs CCG intends to publish a first draft specification for review and feedback. You will receive detail of how to access this following registration along with advance pre-reading material and questions for consideration. We are actively seeking input from the market and stakeholders into the design and development of this service and encourage you to attend with a view to full engagement. We strongly encourage delegates to read this material ahead of the events. Providers wishing to attend should register on https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning and send a message with the following information: — Name of attendee(s), — Job title of attendee(s), — Organisation details, including contact details, — Please ensure that the title of the email contains the title of this advert. • Please advise whether you intend to stay for lunch for catering purposes (please advise of any special dietary needs) Please note that attendance will be limited to 3 attendees per organisation. In the event that you are unable to attend but would like to receive a copy of presentation materials following the event, please send a message through the portal to this effect. NHS Surrey Downs CCG as Lead Commissioner on behalf of 6 Surrey CCGs (namely NHS Surrey Downs CCG, NHS North West Surrey CCG, NHS Guildford & Waverley CCG, NHS East Surrey CCG, NHS Surrey Heath CCG and NHS North East Hampshire & Farnham CCG with a collective population of 1,156,100) and NHS England, is hosting a pre-market engagement event in regard to the Wheelchair Service Procurement anticipated for launch in April 2019. The objective of the event is to consult on a number of facets within the service specification. The main aim of the service is to ensure that patients within the Surrey area, who have a long-term illness or disability, have a better quality of life and are able to maximise their mobility through the provision of a wheelchair that meets their clinical needs. The service will include assessment, postural management, rehabilitation engineering services, procurement, storage, delivery and collection, repair and servicing, refurbishment, modification and decontamination of wheelchairs and specialist seating bases for children, young people and adults living in the Surrey area. Surrey has 11 333 wheelchair users currently registered with the Wheelchair Services and receives approximately 3 478 referrals annually with approximately 1 167 being new referrals and 2 311 re-referrals from existing clients. The commissioners’ expect to contract with a single provider for the entire service provision although providers are encouraged to form co-operative alliances in order to deliver the service. The event will be held at Martineau Hall, Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SJ on Tuesday 24.4.2018. The running order for the day is detailed below.