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Award

15 Sep 2021 at 22:45

Tender

30 Jun 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking providers for its National Framework for Centralised Prescription Hubs, specifically for patients requiring stoma and catheter services. This procurement falls under the health services industry and is classified as a framework agreement consisting of five lots: Stoma Prescription Service, Catheter Prescription Service, Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service, Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support, and a Combined Stoma Service. The tender process is currently active, employing an open procedure method, and the deadline for bid submissions is 10 August 2021 with bids scheduled to be opened on 16 August 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in stoma and catheter services, to expand their operations in the NHS. Businesses that can provide clinical care, prescription fulfilment, and support for stoma management would be well suited to compete in this tender. Notably, the procurement allows for a flexible approach, enabling multiple providers to join the framework, thus encouraging SMEs and larger organisations alike to participate in delivering essential healthcare services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

National Framework for Centralised Prescription Hubs (Bladder and Bowel)

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new Framework Agreement for the provision of a centralised advice and repeat prescription hub for patients with a stoma or long-term catheter, and a pre- and/or post-operative care support service to support stoma patients. The provision will be split into five Lots: Lot 1 - Stoma Prescription Service Lot 2 - Catheter Prescription Service Lot 3 - Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service Lot 4 - Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Lot 5 - Combined Stoma Service - Prescription and Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support The services in scope of this procurement process are healthcare services which fall under 'social and other specific services' in Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ('PCR') (as amended). In accordance with Regulation 76 PCR, the process is to set up a framework agreement and will follow a procedure similar to the open procedure. However, the Framework Manager and the contracting authorities using the framework are only bound by the parts of the PCR that specifically apply to social and other specific services. For the avoidance of doubt, the rules that apply to the open procedure under Regulation 27 and framework agreements under Regulation 33 do not apply to this procurement. All providers that meet the minimum requirements set out under the procurement process will be appointed to the framework agreement. There will be no maximum number of providers appointed.

Lot Information

Stoma Prescription Service

This Lot is for the provision of a clinical care and prescribing hub for patients with a stoma.

Catheter Prescription Service

This Lot is for the provision of a clinical care and prescribing hub for patients with a catheter.

Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service

This Lot is for the provision of a clinical care and prescribing hub for patients with a stoma or catheter.

Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support

This Lot is for the provision of pre- and/or post-operative care support for patients with a stoma.

Combined Stoma Service - Prescription and Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support

This Lot is for the provision of a combined clinical care and prescribing hub, and pre- and postoperative care support for patients with a stoma.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c215
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022989-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Fittleworth Medical Ltd

Optimum Medical Solutions Limited

The Bullen Healthcare Group Ltd

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