Issue - meetings

Background:

This report provided details of the outcome of the procurement exercise for Medway Integrated Equipment Service (MICES) which included minor adaptations.

The report stated that MICES was a statutory service that provided and supported adults and children in Medway with the appropriate equipment to meet therapeutic, rehabilitation, mobility and independence needs. Minor adaptations involved modifying clients’ homes to enable them to remain independent and safe at home.

The report explained that the commissioning intentions of the preferred option were for a five year contract; three year initial term with two options to extend by a further year.

An Exempt Appendix provided details of the financial analysis of the submissions and the outcome of evaluation.

The Council's decision to award these contracts would be subject to observing the procurement standstill period of a minimum of 10 days in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council would be unable to enter into the contract before the end of the standstill period.

Reasons:

The option is recommended because it offers the highest quality, innovative, safe and efficient service.