Tender

Assessment of: Blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and associated consumables used in primary care

NHSE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 20:02

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 19:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England (NHSE) has released a tender for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and associated consumables used in primary care. The procurement process aims to support the management of diabetes through equitable access, quality standards, NICE alignment, and improved affordability. The tender, valued at £130 million, is currently active with a deadline for submissions on 20th January 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers of medical devices and products, particularly those in the healthcare industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the focus on achieving fair pricing and quality standards. Businesses with expertise in medical device manufacturing and distribution, as well as those keen on supporting diabetes management initiatives, are well-suited to compete for this contract with NHSE.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment of: Blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and associated consumables used in primary care

Notice Description

This Assessment Process relates to the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and associated consumables that are used to support the management of diabetes in primary care. This assessment process seeks to support the delivery of the NHS Long-Term Plan for diabetes management through the following key objectives: a. Equitable access to the same products no matter where the patient lives; b. Minimum quality standards established in a fair and transparent way to better address patient needs; c. Recommendations aligned with NICE and the availability of CGM and intermittent monitors; d. Prescribing practices are joined up across primary and secondary care; and e. Improving affordability, whilst ensuring that price is comparable to quality. Documents can be accessed through the Atamis Portal http://health.atamis.co.uk/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b36724eb-3abd-4be9-bfd5-27aac198fb48
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
NHSE
Contact Name
Mary-Jo Pryor
Contact Email
mary-jo.pryor@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+447903762597

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
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
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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