HCC July 2022 - The Provision of a Framework Agreement for Independent Living Products

Hertfordshire County Council (the ‘Council’), acting on behalf of the Participating Authorities, is leading on the procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Independent Living Products. Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II. 2.

4) Description of the procurement field (OJEU Contract Notice refers). Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. Please see VI.

3) Additional information for further information. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via the correspondence area in the e-Tendering system, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

This Lot is for Moving, Handling and Slings.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term of four years and the value is for all Lots. There are no extensions. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Framework Agreement across the current Participating Authorities is approximately £6,600,000. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for four years, with no extensions. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council and other participating authorities will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.