Tender: Supply of Integrated Community Equipment for Independent Living – West Northamptonshire Council

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West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a supplier for the supply of integrated community equipment to support people to remain independent in their own homes and to provide timely access to equipment for prevention, hospital avoidance, hospital discharge, intermediate care, rehabilitation, reablement, palliative and end-of-life care, continuing healthcare and long-term community support. The provider will be responsible for assessment, supply, installation and aftercare, must make privately purchased equipment available to self-funders at contract rates, and will work with Commissioners to develop and maintain a self-assessment model including an accessible online assessment tool to enable people and carers to complete structured assessments, receive information and signposting to suitable equipment options. The procurement is being conducted under the Procurement Act 2023 Section 9 (Light Touch Contracts) using an Open procedure, with a contract term of 5 years plus options to extend by a further 3 years (5+1+1+1) and an intended contract start date of 1 April 2027.