Acute and Community Health and Social Care Equipment Products and Services

Reference: SBS10015

Framework Agreement Description

The Acute and Community Health and Social Care Equipment Products and Services Framework Agreement was procured mainly for use in a community setting, however it also contains aspects which can be of use for the acute and mental health setting. The framework agreement offers a broad range of medical products and services amongst seven lots. This includes the provision of acute beds and mattresses, and community beds and mattresses, wheelchairs, daily living aids, and moving and handling equipment (lifts and hoists). It also offers a wraparound managed service lot for the community setting and a continence home delivery service. The framework has been awarded to a wide breadth of suppliers, including well established market leaders and new entrants.

We are currently receiving several price increase requests from suppliers on this framework agreement due to the rising cost of raw materials. We are working with suppliers to mitigate these increases where possible and will advise any customers impacted. We will update the buying guides (available on request from the category team) with all agreed pricing in line with our framework agreement terms and conditions. In the meantime, please contact your Category Manager with any queries relating to framework agreement pricing.

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Framework Agreement Information

What is the framework agreement duration
01 January 2022 - 31 December 2025 with the option to extend for a further 12 months

Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
Acute and Community NHS settings and other Public Sector Organisations

What does this framework agreement cover?
The Acute and Community Health and Social Care Equipment Products and Services NHS SBS Framework Agreement offers a broad range of medical products and services amongst seven lots, including the provision of beds/mattresses for both acute and community, wheelchair products and services, continence home delivery, daily living aids and moving and handling equipment (lifts and hoists). The framework agreement has been awarded to a wide breadth of suppliers including well established market leaders and new entrants.

The framework agreement has been structured in the following lots:
• Lot 1: Daily Living Equipment
• Lot 2: Continence Home Delivery Provision
• Lot 3: Wheelchair Products and Services
• Lot 4: Community Beds and Mattresses Products and Services. Rental and Lease options
• Lot 5: Acute Beds and Mattresses Products and Services. Rental and Lease options
• Lot 6: Moving and Handling Equipment
• Lot 7: Managed Services (Lots 1 - 6) and Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES)

What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
• CLINICALLY COMPLIANT AND FOCUSED
• MDA/DB2003 (06) Cleaning and decontamination of medical and loan equipment
• MDD/93/42/EEC medical devices directive
The framework agreement has been developed with input from clinical stakeholders working in varying healthcare settings including Community, Acute and Mental Health.
• CASH SAVINGS
Volume-based and commitment discounts
• DIRECT AWARD OR MINI-COMPETITION
Provides a compliant route to market as well as the flexibility to direct award to a single supplier or run a mini-competition.
• ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
NHS SBS can manage the mini-competition documentation, as well as provide extra guidance & support.
• MANAGED SERVICE
Managed Services (Lots 1 - 6) and Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES)
• CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Provides a comprehensive range of equipment for use across all clinical settings in a single framework agreement.

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Supplier Details

Supplier Lot breakdown

Lot 1  

 Lot 2

 Lot 3a

 Lot 3b

 Lot 4

Lot 5

 Lot 6

Lot 7

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