Tender

Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen (2)

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

05 Mar 2020 at 17:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking providers for a tender titled "Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen." This procurement falls under the health services category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the East Midlands, London, and North West, among others. The tender is in the active planning stage and has a closing date for submissions set for 1 April 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2020 and run for three years, with an option for extension until the end of the Managed Access Agreement in July 2024. The procurement method is classified as "Other -," aimed at addressing service gaps for the treatment of patients with a rare genetic condition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in treating patients with neuromuscular disorders. Providers should have the necessary infrastructure and qualifications to administer the drug Nusinersen via intrathecal injection, as well as to conduct patient monitoring effectively. Given the NHS's commitment to improving access to this treatment for approximately 600 eligible patients, businesses in the fields of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical treatment services should consider participating in this tender to enhance their market presence and contribute to vital patient care.

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Notice Title

Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen (2)

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen under the Compliance Process specified in Document 1 - Process Overview of process documentation. On 24 July 2019, NICE published Technology appraisal guidance on the use of the drug Nusinersen to treat patients with 5q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This is a rare, genetic, neuromuscular disease, characterised by spinal motor neuron loss, muscle atrophy and motor impairment. SMA is debilitating for all patients and fatal for the worst affected; patients and their families can experience extremely high levels of burden. NHS England has agreed a 'Managed Access Agreement (MAA)' for the drug nusinersen for the treatment of eligible patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The NICE guidance sets out that the drug should only be made available to people who meet the criteria for treatment under the associated MAA. The key objectives of the Compliance Process are: to commission the service(s) to serve adult patients eligible to receive the treatment nationally. It is estimated that 600 patients (adults and children) will be treated in England over the lifetime of the contract. Patients' eligibility and population covered are described in section 4 of the Managed Access Agreement. This may include treating patients from the devolved nations. The Commissioner is seeking to appoint providers who have expertise in the treatment of adults with SMA (from 16-18 years of age, depending on local agreements) and who have the infrastructure both to be able to treat patients with nusinersen (which is given by intrathecal injection) and to collect detailed monitoring information about eligible patients. Providers will need to demonstrate that they are suitably qualified and can meet the agreed service requirements. In 2019, NHS England ran a compliance process to appoint providers to deliver the service and was able to appoint several suitably qualified and experienced providers. Since then, the Commissioners have assessed patients' needs and have identified service gaps nationally. In order to address these gaps, the Commissioners are re-issuing the opportunity. Further information about scope and qualification requirements can be found in the process documentation published on the EU Supply eTender/Procurement portal (Quote/tender 39295). All communications regarding this opportunity will be managed via the EU Supply messaging service. Additional information: An agreement will be established with the successful applicants for a period of 3 (three) years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract until the end of the Managed Access Agreement (24 July 2024). To apply please visit https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK Quote/tender 39295 - NHS England Spec. Commissioning - Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen (2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b43d132-3d21-4b67-b019-1c437e7a1065
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5119c94-5f57-4f10-ba0a-9b2869968aeb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2023 3-4 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
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6LH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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