The world's second largest manufacturer of stairlifts,
Kingswinford-based Minivator, has secured a five year contract
worth up to £1.5 million to supply Oldham Metropolitan
Borough Council with a complete support package for residents'
stairlifts.
A Member Opportunity Notification from the foremost medical
market intelligence firm, Birmingham-based My M-Link, told
manufacturer Minivator that the competitive tender to manage the
supply, installation, service, maintenance and removal of
stairlifts in properties throughout the Oldham region had been
issued.
With its wide range of straight and curved stairlifts to suit
individual homes and needs, a 24-hour hotline and a highly
experienced team of engineers trained on-site to work within Health
and Safety boundaries and to the highest standards, Minivator met
the requirements for the wide-ranging contract, as well as
delivering it for a fixed sum to help the Council manage its costs
effectively.
Minivator's managing director Mike Lord said: "We are always
delighted when we win another contract bid; we have seen a dramatic
increase in the volume of local council work which is a clear sign
of the importance being placed on helping the elderly and infirm
maintain their independence in their own homes.
"We proactively monitor the tenders nationally but sometimes,
particularly when contracts have been extended it can be hard to
identify when an opportunity will become available. Our My M-Link
membership provides a safety net that ensures we don't miss any
opportunities when they arise.
"As a member of My M-Link, we also have direct access to a team
of medical market advisors who can provide the research and data
that may be invaluable in moving a business forward. Their
specialist connections and inside knowledge ensure we are made
aware of new business opportunities as soon as they
arrive."
My M-Link manager Sue Wilde added: "My M-Link provided an
opportunity notification to Minivator in November, alerting it to
the tender for Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council. We're delighted
to hear they have been successful and that membership to My M-Link
made sure they were aware of an opportunity that has resulted in
such a lucrative deal."