Award of Integrated Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services Contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited

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NHS South Yorkshire Procurement Service awarded a contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited for the provision of an Integrated Community Equipment and Wheelchair Service on behalf of NHS Rotherham CCG and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

The service involves sourcing, procuring, delivering, installing, demonstrating, repairing, servicing, recovering, decontaminating, and refurbishing equipment for children, young people, and adults living in the community in Rotherham.

It includes the assessment of needs for specialist assistive technology and coordination of wheelchair provision, including communication aids, environmental control computers, and wheelchair propulsion, as well as rehabilitation programmes for postural management and correction.

The service also provides information and advice to service users and health professionals, facilitates self-funding for equipment purchases, and manages special equipment orders through a panel.

The contract value is £9,813,629.