Purpose

To seek approval to award and enter into the
LOC Framework Agreement with three successful Contractors following
completion of a compliant
procurement exercise in respect of three Lots:
a. Lot 1 - Stairlifts: Handicare Accessibility Limited
b. Lot 2 - Ceiling track hoists: Hoist and Shower Chair
Limited
c. Lot 3 - Vertical and step lifts: Wessex Lifts Limited

Content

RESOLVED - That:Option 2, as outlined in the
report be approved, which seeks approval for the advertised
Framework Agreement to be awarded to
each contractor identified as submitting the most economically
advantageous tender for each of the 3 advertised lots, with a
service commencement date of 1st September 2023 and to expire on
the 31st May 2026 with an option to extend by two further periods
of 12 months. This is the recommended option as:
1. Approval provided for Delegated Authority for the Cabinet Member
for
Health and Social Care to award the new Framework Agreement
2. A comprehensive procurement exercise has been undertaken
3. The Service aligns with national and local Policy