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13 Aug 2018 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Iron Chelators" was issued by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bracknell, England. This procurement, categorised under pharmaceutical products, involves a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure for a homecare service that includes purchasing, dispensing, and delivery of oral and injectable medicinal products for thalassaemia, among other treatments. The contract value is £500,000 and is effective from 1 August 2018 until 31 July 2020. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract publicly awarded on 17 July 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in healthcare services, pharmaceutical logistics, or homecare solutions. Suppliers well-versed in nursing administration and training for self-administration of medicines would be particularly suited for this contract. The involvement of established suppliers indicates a competitive environment, thus creating avenues for collaboration or innovation in service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Iron Chelators

Notice Description

Award notice only for a homecare service for the purchasing, dispensing and delivery of oral medicinal products and/or the purchasing, compounding, dispensing, delivery of injectable medicinal products for thalassaemia and other indications requiring treatment with iron chelators. The service includes the option of nurse administration and/or nurse-led training of patients to self-administer medicines for patients of Trusts in the Thames Valley and Wessex region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab9a1d46-0586-44f2-b2e0-050c6579262e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ca61ed8-f889-48c8-b0e2-0aa7835161dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1BQ
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Alcura UK Ltd

HealthNet Homecare (UK) Limited

Lloyds Clinical Limited

Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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