Community Equipment

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of Community Equipment.

Community equipment encompasses a broad range of items designed to support individuals living at home. This includes equipment for nursing care, such as commodes, as well as aids for daily living, including shower chairs, raised toilet seats, hoists, and community profile beds. It also covers minor adaptions, such as grab rails and ramps. Community equipment services are currently delivered through partnerships between local health boards and local authorities. Most equipment is managed via community equipment stores, which are responsible for the delivery, collection, refurbishment and maintenance of items.

The purpose of this engagement is to obtain market intelligence, understand supplier capabilities, explore potential solutions, identify innovative approaches, and assess market capacity prior to commencing a formal procurement process.

NWSSP is seeking feedback from suppliers with experience in delivering [brief description of goods/services]. Engagement activities may include supplier questionnaires, one-to-one discussions, demonstrations, workshops, or market engagement events.

This notice is issued solely for the purpose of market consultation and information gathering. It does not constitute a call for competition, and participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process.