Planning

National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets - Prior Information Notice (PIN)

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

03 Jul 2024 at 14:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets is being conducted by NHS England. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for October 31, 2024. The assessment aims to evaluate and recommend suppliers for these medical devices. The procurement process falls under the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products. The tender is located in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets to the NHS. Businesses looking to participate in the assessment process should monitor the NHS England procurement portal for updates. Existing suppliers listed on the current Commissioning Recommendations may not need to reapply unless their product specifications have changed. Suppliers also have the option to update their prices for consideration in the assessment process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets - Prior Information Notice (PIN)

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform suppliers about an upcoming process for the assessment of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets . The aim of the assessment is to ensure that blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets used across the NHS meet the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included: * Accuracy of glucose readings * Reliability and consistency of test results * Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals * Compatibility with various blood glucose meters * Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money * Compliance with relevant regulatory standards Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023. NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment. New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates. Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment. New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment. This PIN is issued solely for the purpose of informing potential suppliers about an upcoming assessment process. This PIN does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an invitation to tender, nor does it bind NHSE to conduct any procurement. NHSE reserves the right to amend or cancel the assessment at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c8d952-7faf-4ce0-936b-e0ac865cbba4
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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