Provision of Wheelchair Services for NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB)

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NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) are facilitating a Competitive Process, in line with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of the Healthcare Services Regulations 2023, on behalf of NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board (ICB) - who invite Bidders to submit a tender for the Provision of Wheelchair Services. ​​Submissions MUST be submitted via Atamis under the response functionality within the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

The closing time/date for receipt of submissions is 12:00 hours on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. ​ ​The purpose of this procurement is to secure a Service Provider to deliver Wheelchair Services for all patients registered with a GP in the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB area. ​The Authority are looking to appoint a Service Provider, or Consortium, to deliver this Service for a period of 3 Years with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

The Contract will commence on the 1st April 2026. ​The contract is offered on a block basis, and payment will be unaffected by activity levels.

The contract should have a maximum block value of £2,730,000 per annum, plus VAT.

The total value for the initial three year period would therefore be £8,190,000, plus VAT.

The total value for the initial three year period, plus the optional two year extension period, would be £13,650,000, plus VAT.

The ICB reserves the right to reject any bids which are received above this block value.

The ICB, at its discretion, also reserves the right to reject, following clarification, any bids which are deemed to be abnormally low and where service sustainability is questionable.

This will be assessed during the evaluation of the Basic Selection Criteria. ​ ​The aim of the wheelchair service is to maximise independence and improve the quality of life for service users and their carers, through timely access to appropriate assessment, provision and maintenance of equipment.

The provider will respond to changes in the service users' health through regular reviews, and will deliver a positive user experience.

High-quality wheelchair provision supports the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan priorities by reducing hospital delays and supporting care outside of hospital, preventing avoidable harm, and improving quality of life.

It is essential that wheelchair services are both effective and sustainable.

Full details of the service are set out in the Service Specification (Annex 2), this can be accessed via Atamis.

The ITT and all associated documents will be made available to all Bidders who express an interest via Atamis.