Tender

NHSCPP Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of External Breast Prosthesis (including bras and bra adaptations)

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Tender

13 Oct 2017 at 16:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership, through NHS Commercial Solutions, is currently engaging in a tender process for the "NHSCPP Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of External Breast Prosthesis (including bras and bra adaptations)." This procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on external breast prostheses, with a total estimated value of £250,562. The tender period is set to conclude on 14 November 2017, and the resulting contract will be active from 5 January 2018 to 4 January 2021. The procurement method selected for this process is the open procedure, allowing any qualified supplier to participate.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those offering external breast prosthesis and related accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the framework agreement will be accessible to a range of public sector organisations across the UK, including NHS Trusts and Health Boards. Companies that can provide a variety of products within the specified categories, such as breast forms and post-operative products, will be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSCPP Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of External Breast Prosthesis (including bras and bra adaptations)

Notice Description

The NHS Collaborative Procurement Partnership (NHS CPP), comprised of NHS North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative, NHS London Procurement Partnership, NHS Commercial Solutions and East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, is procuring a Framework Agreement for the Supply & Delivery of External Breast Prosthesis (including bras and bra adaptations). The Framework Agreement will be available to all organisations detailed in Section VI.3 of this Contract Notice (each, a "Participating Authority"). There are four product groups within the specification of need for external breast prosthesis. Namely: * Breast forms * Partial shapers * Post-operative products - Bandages/Belts, Softies and Mastectomy and Compression Bras * Accessories - Nipples and Breast Form Sheets It is not envisaged that the Supplier will provide all product groups but will be able to provide a selection. The public sector bodies to whom the use of this framework agreement will be open include, in particular, the following in the United Kingdom and their respective statutory successors and organisations created as a result of re-organisations or organisational changes, and any private sector entities having similar procurement needs. - National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including acute Trusts (including those operating community hospitals and the provider functions of the former Primary Care Trusts), Care Trusts, Mental Health Trusts, Ambulance Trusts, any of which may be an NHS Foundation Trust, and Clinical Support Units (CSU's), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG's), General Practitioners and General Practitioner commissioning consortia, Special Health Authorities and Area Teams (See http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/ NHSTrustListing.aspx); - Health Boards, NHS Trusts, Community Health Councils and other constituent bodies of the NHS in Wales (http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure); - NHS Scotland and its constituent bodies including: the Scottish Ambulance Service, Special NHS Boards and the other constituent organisations of the Scottish National Health Service (http://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/); - Health and Social Care Trusts, Health Agencies and other constituent bodies of the Health and Social Care Service in Northern Ireland (http://online.hscni.net/); - Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies (CICs). Additional information: Suppliers Instructions: How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you choose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-956c8e6e-cdd9-4e37-8cca-93aad6ddc2dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516e6a5e-f85a-496d-bfc7-f84e07e93c84
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

33184420 - External breast prostheses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,562 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2018 - 4 Jan 2021 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 COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emmajane.taylor@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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