Tender

Purchasing, Dispesnsing and Delivery of Epoetins

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

08 Feb 2018 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently conducting a selective tender for the purchasing, dispensing, and delivery of epoetins, aimed at providing homecare services for patients in the Thames Valley and Wessex regions. This contract, valued at £500,000, allows interested parties to submit their applications until 12th March 2018, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2018 and concluding on 30th June 2022. The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and will involve the delivery of services to various locations across the UK and beyond.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in pharmaceutical services and homecare delivery. Companies skilled in adhering to best practice recommendations and national guidelines in healthcare will find this contract particularly suitable. Engaging in this procurement process not only enables businesses to expand their service offerings but also contributes to improved patient care in collaboration with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchasing, Dispesnsing and Delivery of Epoetins

Notice Description

The appointed Contractor will provide a homecare service for the purchasing, dispensing and delivery of epoetins for patients of Trusts in the Thames Valley and Wessex region. The aim of the Service is to work in collaboration with the NHS to enable patients to receive the medicines in their own homes or at a nominated address of their choice. This patient-focused service is designed to improve the quality of life of the patients and carers. It is expected that the Contractor will comply with best practice recommendations including the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Professional Standards for Homecare Services in England, the associated Handbook and appendices. Where updated national guidelines are published they will supersede any descriptions of service defined in this document. Additional information: Please apply via the Trust's Bravo e-procurement portal using the link below:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b6a79dc-88cc-4211-baac-361d58c88a20
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Guy Wells
Contact Email
guy.wells@berkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01344 35415766

Buyer Location

Locality
BARCKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1BQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

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