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Needle Syringe Programme

MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Oct 2025 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of its open procurement process for the Needle Syringe Programme, focusing on the supply of needle and syringe products along with related services. This initiative is classified under clinical products and other health services, covering locations such as Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth. The contract, valued at £578,960.94 and awarded to Exchange Supplies Ltd, will commence on 1st January 2026, and is set to run until 31st December 2029. The programme aims to offer a comprehensive, adaptable service in compliance with current legislation, open to all relevant stakeholders via an online ordering platform.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in clinical, rehabilitation, and community health services or those able to extend pharmacy services using digital platforms. Companies with innovative approaches to drug and alcohol-related public health issues will find this contract advantageous for business expansion, enabling them to reach diverse communities and enhance their service portfolio across multiple regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Needle Syringe Programme

Notice Description

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is seeking a qualified provider to collaborate with a nationwide drug and alcohol service provider for the supply of needle and syringe products and all associated paraphernalia. The provider must deliver the service across a national geography, which currently includes Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth. The service must be flexible to meet changing commissioning requirements over the life of the contract. The intention is to offer a future proof, safe, non judgmental, person centred confidential service built upon lived experience that is cost effective. The service will include the provision of a range of needle and syringe products and associated paraphernalia, e-learning covering needle and syringe programme and Naloxone Awareness for Trust staff, printed materials for service users. Delivery will be available to Community Pharmacies, Trust Community Drug and Alcohol Services and directly to service users homes. The supplier will be required to provide an online ordering platform accessible to service users, community pharmacy and trust services that will be flexible to allow restrictions to product types and/or volumes dependent upon geographical area. It must meet accessibility, data protection and privacy requirements and legislation. A Prior Information Notice for this opportunity was published 28th June 2024. Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019785

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02721694-cedd-4f8a-8dd1-f13656daf49f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33141320 - Medical needles

33693300 - Addiction treatment

33698000 - Clinical products

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£578,960 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 3AG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Coton
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCHANGE SUPPLIES

Further Information

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