Issue details

To Enter into New Contracts for the Supply of Community Equipment

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are unable to undertake a procurement exercise for the Supply of Community Equipment commencing 2021. Since the current contract is a framework agreement we aim to identify the amount quantity and type of equipment purchased from our contracted providers over the last 12 months, so we can continue to purchase similar quantities for the next 12 months until 31st May 2022 under the existing terms and conditions.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status:

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/01/2021

Decision due: March 2021 by Director of Adults and Health

Lead director: Director of Adults and Health

Department: Adult and Health

Contact: Heather Barden, Head of Service 0113 378 3311 Email: heather.barden@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

The procurement process to establish the framework agreement included officers from both Adult Social Care and Leeds NHS the provider and assessment service. A service user from the user involvement group was also part of the process.

Consultees

Cllr Charlwood, Officers from Adult Social Care, Leeds Community Equipment Service, Occupational Therapists and Service Users. Officers from NHS partners Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist and Nursing staff.

Decisions