Decision

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED

·            To approve the use of the Integrated Community Care Equipment Framework & Associated Services (Y24008) managed by KCS Professional Services managed on behalf of Kent County Council.

·            To approve the award of contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited in accordance with the Kent Framework agreement until 31 March 2026 at a cost of £1,730,000.

·            To approve the procurement for the Integrated Community Equipment Service through a further competition tender via the Kent framework agreement. The new service will be for a period of three years, with an option to extend for a further two years at a total estimated cost of £10.5m over the full 5-year period of which £3.5m is LBL commissioned and £7m is ICB commissioned.

·            To approve the use the KCS Professional Services – Integrated Community Care Equipment Framework Y24008 to undertake a mini competition.

·            To approve the award of contract to the preferred provider, provided the contract value is within authorised limits.

·            To delegate authority to Executive Director for Adult Social Care & Health, (in consultation with the Director of Law and Corporate Governance and Associate Director, Community Support and Care) to select the preferred provider in accordance with the award criteria published in the tender documentation and agree final form of contract.

·            To delegate authority to Executive Director for Adult Social Care & Health, (in consultation with the Director of Law and Corporate Governance and Associate Director, Community Support and Care) to approve the extension of the contract for a maximum period of 2 years beyond the initial contract term.