Planning

Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

12 Aug 2024 at 15:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is overseeing the planning phase for a procurement titled "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products". This procurement falls under the industry category of courier services and specifically targets healthcare providers within the United Kingdom. The planning stage is currently active, with key dates including the engagement end date on 27th November 2024 and the estimated publication date for the tender notice also scheduled for 27th November 2024. The procurement method involves market engagement processes, and it aligns with the NHS England Accreditation Programme standards.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in distribution and logistics, particularly those with a focus on healthcare. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, provided they meet sustainability and social value criteria which will be heavily weighted in the selection process. NHS SBS aims to collaborate with suppliers who are committed to these values, and successful bidders will be part of a framework agreement facilitating the delivery of advanced wound care products across various NHS and social care organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with robust supply chain capabilities and the ability to comply with NHS SBS's eSourcing requirements on the SAP Ariba platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. As an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme, NHS SBS intends to work with other NHS England Accredited Framework Providers to put in place a Framework Agreement for the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products that aligns with the Accreditation Programme standards which will be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products market. Please complete the RFI via the SAP Ariba portal. Should you have access issues, please contact nsbs.health@nhs.net for a digital copy. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during September 2024 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement. NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is SAP Ariba. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework Agreement if invited to do so. The value of this opportunity is an indicative value over 4 years from 03/08/2025 The estimated date of publication of the tender notice is 27th November 2024, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9fcf3-a816-42a7-ab7c-8ed90585b5af
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nsbs.health@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

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