Issue - meetings

Background:

This report sought approval to commence the procurement of a new Medway Integrated Community Equipment Service (MICES) contract following review and discussion at Procurement Board on 4 July 2018. The report explained that the aims of the contract were to provide and support service users with the appropriate equipment that meets therapeutic, rehabilitation, mobility, and independence needs.

The report noted that the initial term of the current contract was due to expire in June 2019 and although there was an option to extend for a further two years, this could not be taken up as the Contracting Authorities were obligated to start a new procurement process as a result of the contract variation.The new integrated community equipment service would cover a period of 3+1+1 at a projected cost of £2.4m per annum.

An Exempt Appendix provided details of the financial analysis in respect of procurement of this service.

Reasons:

The procurement of a 5 year contract for the delivery of an integrated community equipment service will support the purpose of the service - to loan, obtain, deliver, install and maintain a personalised community equipment service to the people of Medway. The contract is an investment in preventative treatment, and promoting independence at home and in the community. The preferred option will support the delivery of an improved community equipment service and address the following:

·         Controlled Budget – delivering a financially constrained service

·         Ongoing Development – a service supported by continued innovation

·         High Quality – enhanced service for the people of Medway

·         Prescriber Ownership – practitioner engagement to improve delivery

·         Robust Key Performance Idicators (KPIs) – meeting current community equipment demands.