Tender

Kent & Medway Enteral Feeds 2018

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Kent & Medway Enteral Feeds 2018" is being conducted by NHS Commercial Solutions on behalf of the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and several associated NHS organisations within the Kent and Medway region. This tender relates to the delivery of enteral feeds and associated products and services, classified under the healthcare industry. The procurement is currently in the open tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 7 September 2018. The estimated value of the contract is £300,000, and delivery will focus on clients in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in nutritional products, enteral feeds, and related healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative and efficient solutions in this field would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could enable businesses to expand their market presence and establish long-term partnerships within the healthcare sector, benefiting from the ongoing demand for specialised dietary products and services.

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Notice Title

Kent & Medway Enteral Feeds 2018

Notice Description

The Authority seek to contract with a suitably qualified contractor for the delivery of enteral feeds and associated products and services for various organisations within the Kent and Medway region. NHS Commercial Solutions is managing this procurement procedure on behalf of the Lead Trust: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) and the following organisations (and any successor organisations) within the Kent and Medway Region: - Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - Medway Foundation Trust - Medway Community Healthcare CIC - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Additional information: Supplier 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 chose 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 ITT (Ref 2721 Kent & Medway Enteral Feeds 2018) 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff17185e-b40b-4e0b-b892-ae4e681f90c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5b3a7cf-6128-42f2-9f33-30502cc72965
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

42 - Industrial machinery

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

15880000 - Special nutritional products

15882000 - Dietetic products

33692300 - Enteral feeds

42122411 - Nutritional pumps

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Email
emmajane.taylor@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

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