National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

29th November 2024 15:37:38 PM

Tender Deadline

13th January 2025 17:00:00 PM   37 days remaining

Contract Summary

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 In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included: • Accuracy of glucose readings • Reliability and consistency of test results • Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals • Compatibility with various blood glucose meters • Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money • Compliance with relevant regulatory standards Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023. NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment. New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates. Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment. New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment. Documents can be accessed through the Atamis Portal http://health.atamis.co.uk/ Reference: C294473 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

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Procurement Method Details

Other -

Procurement Category

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Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

33190000

CPV Division(s)

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Catherine Twomey

Buyer Email

catherine.twomey1@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Waterloo Road

London

SE1 8UG

United Kingdom