Current Activity

The Consortium currently has a number of solutions which have been specifically designed in response to members needs.  These solutions are developed to comply with EU Directives and Best Value principles in mind.

Assistive Technology & Telecare 

• Simply Telecare 
  Offering a high level of practical support combined with an OJEU tested procurement process, Simply Telecare will simplify the process of gaining support for, implementing and managing telecare services in order to maximise overall success.

• Assistive Technology Partnership
  The Consortium has recently managed an open tender procedure via OJEU for the provision, installation and monitoring of community alarms equipment.     

Two preferred partners Tunstall and Initial Community Care were appointed following the evaluation process offering members a choice of supplier.   This contract commenced on 1st October 2004 for a three year period.       

• Maintenance Agreements
  The Consortium manages two separate maintenance agreements.

Firstly there is a maintenance contract in place with the market leading Community Alarm Manufacturer, Tunstall.  As a result of the volume of business managed through the agreement the Consortium has been able to tailor a specific maintenance solution exclusively for its members offering a range of service levels and contract terms. 

Following a rigorous OJEU tender process, Cirrus Communication Systems have been appointed as the preferred partner for Third Party Maintenance of Community Alarm Equipment commencing 1st May 2006 for a three year period.

Finanical Services

• Bill Payments
  The Consortium's bill payment solution is currently being re-tendered using an OJEU procedure.

• Tenants Contents Insurance
  This Tenants Contents Insurance product has been developed specifically at the Social Housing Market provided by Marsh UK and Royal & SunAlliance.   The scheme is designed to meet the individual and differing needs of members and their Tenants. Benefits of the scheme include; nil excess, new for old cover, discounted premium rates, a choice of administration methods and full marketing support.

• Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
  This initiative has been developed under the Consortiums partnership arrangement with Marsh UK. After extensive market research Marsh conducted a competitive exercise and appointed Chubb as our preferred underwriter for this product.

This competitively priced solution is available to members giving a good range of policy cover.