Decision details

To seek approval to award the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES) contract.
The service is jointly procured with Tameside Council with Tameside Council leading the Procurement.

RESOLVED - That:
To jointly procure an Integrated Community Equipment Service in collaboration with Tameside Council and for the provision for the service to be awarded to Ross Auto Engineering Limited (trading as Ross Care).
For the contract to commence on the 1st October 2022 and expire on the 30th September 2026 with an option for a 3 year extension.

Option A -
Allow the Contract to expire and cease provision.
This is not the preferred option. National and local policy direction has a focus on providing care closer to home. The service is integral to the hospital discharge process and leads to cost avoidance in other parts of the health and social care system

A)Allow the Contract to expire and cease provision.
This is not the preferred option. National and local policy direction has a focus on providing care closer to home. The service is integral to the hospital discharge process and leads to cost avoidance in other parts of the health and social care system

With internal partners in ASC, Health and Miocare and with Tamesdie Officers