Assistive Technology Service

Concepts

• assistive technology service
• health and social work
• sandbach
• delivery of this assistive technology service
• useful local services
• following service components
• sourcing of assistive technology devices
• installation services
• cheshire east council
• communications equipment

Location

Cheshire East:

Description

The Council is looking for an expert partner to work with them on the delivery of this Assistive Technology service to residents. The emphasis of this work will be providing valued support to residents including response visits and wellbeing related calls (including signposting to useful local services) and responsive activity monitoring. As such, technology will act as an enabler rather than an end itself. The service will be made up of the following service components. • Sourcing of Assistive Technology devices • Installation and Collection of Assistive Technology devices • Premises/Storage of Assistive Technology devices • Maintenance and Testing of Assistive Technology devices • IT System • Contact Centre • Mobile Response Team (including falls pick-up) • Device identification

Total Quantity or Scope

This service will adjust to the developments within the Assistive Technology market, therefore ensuring that individuals have access to devices in the medium term which can support them in the most effective ways. This will be informed by the knowledge and expertise of the Provider. Additionally, the service will also be cognisant of the efficiencies that can be achieved from the correct deployment of Assistive Technology, whilst recognising that evidence is needed to prove impact. The service will support the following aims: * Enabling people to be supported in their own homes (including Supported Living Establishments) as well as the community * Reducing the number of hospital admissions and re-admissions * Reducing the number of care home admissions * Reducing the number of falls * Facilitating timely discharge from hospital * Reducing the number, cost and intensity of care packages/nurse visits * Reducing the burden on Carers and risk of Carer breakdown, whilst increasing confidence and peace of mind * Improving health and wellbeing by maximising independence, choice, control, dignity and quality of life within the individual’s home (including reduced social isolation) * Reducing health inequality through provision of technology … This service is being commissioned by Cheshire East Council in partnership with the following organisations * Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group * East Cheshire NHS Trust * Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust * GP Practices (within Cheshire East). … • Sourcing of Assistive Technology devices • Installation and Collection of Assistive Technology devices • Premises/Storage of Assistive Technology devices • Maintenance and Testing of Assistive Technology devices • IT System • Contact Centre • Mobile Response Team (including falls pick-up) • Device identification

Renewal Options

This is a contract with an initial term of 4 years from 01/07/22 to 30/06/26 with 2 x 12 months optional extensions

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services
• 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
• 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
• 48000000 - Software package and information systems
• 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
• 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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