Planning

NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI

NHS ENGLAND

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06 Sep 2024 at 15:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has initiated the procurement process for an exercise titled "NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI". This Request for Information (RFI) pertains to the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products, specifically those used for diabetes care. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the engagement end date on 18th September 2024. The location of this procurement process is within England, with NHS England headquartered at 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. The estimated value of this procurement is GBP 215,000,000. Business users can access the RFI documentation via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and the participation deadline is 17:00 on 18th September 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices and Insulin Pen Needles, as well as those bringing innovations in diabetes care. SMEs are particularly well-suited to participate in this RFI process, although it is open to all suppliers. By contributing valuable information during this phase, businesses can position themselves for potential future procurement opportunities, helping to shape NHS England's strategies for ensuring the provision of high-quality and cost-effective diabetes management products. Interested businesses need to respond to the engagement notice by the specified date to help NHS England gather necessary market insights for future procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI

Notice Description

NHS England is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to explore the availability and supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and Insulin Pen Needles. The aim of this RFI is to gather relevant information from suppliers in the market to better understand current offerings, innovations, and potential solutions that can support effective diabetes management in NHS services. This exercise is purely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal procurement process. However, the information provided will assist NHS England in shaping potential future procurement strategies and ensuring that patients benefit from high-quality and cost-effective products. Key Areas of Interest: - The range of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices available. - Features and benefits of CGM systems, including accuracy, ease of use, and connectivity with other diabetes management tools. - Insulin Pen Needles, including size, comfort, safety features, and availability of various gauges. - Innovations in the field of diabetes care, including new products or technologies. - Supplier capabilities, including delivery, support, and potential cost efficiencies. Suppliers with relevant products and services in these areas are encouraged to participate in the RFI process. This PIN is for market engagement purposes only. Participation in this RFI does not constitute any offer or guarantee of future procurement, and it does not imply that a contract or tender will follow. Providers wishing to provide information will need to respond with the information requested by the documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The RFI documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C305527 and the closing date for completed RFI responses is 17:00pm , on Wednesday 18th September 2024. To express interest and participate in this request for information exercise, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Providers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84d9aedc-d3b2-44fa-bf93-cc0a28238b36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084ee12e-4db9-410f-ac23-ea829865a5a5
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

33615000 - Medicinal products used in diabetes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 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
Andrew Wilson
Contact Email
andrew.wilson30@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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