Decision details

The purpose of this report is to request the approval to extend the existing contract framework and seek delegated decision by the Director of Adult Social Services to award to the existing suppliers for Lot 1 and 3 only.

The Director of Adult Social Services approved the request to take up the first 12 month extension of an existing framework agreement (for assistive technology equipment) YORE-936l45 (LCC28026) for lot 1 and 3 only. The estimated annual value of extending lots 1 and 3 is ££608,512.00 based on 2012/13 figures. Provision is available within the agreed budget.

Implementation discussions will take place with the suppliers once the contract is awarded.

The proposed timescale for implementation is 1st April  2015 until 31st March 2016.

The Service Delivery Manager- Leeds Community Equipment and Tele Care Services will be the officer responsible for the implementation of Lot 1 and Lot 3 of the framework from the companies already listed.

The Procurement process to establish the framework included officers from both Adult Social Care and Leeds Community Healthcare. Officers involved are from the Provider and Assessment services. A Service User from the User Involvement Group attends the regular Equipment Review Group which considers the range and quality of products used by the service on a continual basis

Officers from Adult Social Care, District Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Service User.