Community Equipment Service

Concepts

• plymouth
• community equipment service
• a community equipment service
• equipment
• community
• the plymouth city council area
• children
• the plymouth city council
• adults
• ces

Location

Description

Provision of a Community Equipment Service (CES) for adults and children within the Plymouth City Council area.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• None found

Legal Justification

On 23/06/2025, the previous supplier notified us and 40 other local authorities that they would be unable to continue service delivery without a substantial collective financial contribution. This request constituted a significant modification, which is not permitted under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. As a result, the Council issued a three-month termination notice. The supplier has since advised that they will cease service on 31/07/2025, two months earlier than the termination notice end date. The service is essential for supporting timely hospital discharge and end-of-life care within individuals' homes. To maintain continuity, the Council entered discussions with Millbrook, an experienced provider with existing infrastructure in Devon delivering Community Equipment Services. Given the short notice and the impracticality of conducting a full tender within the available timeframe, the Council has decided to make a direct award to Millbrook under Section 41 and Sections 13 and 14 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

Other Information

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