Planning

External Breast Prosthesis and Lingerie

NHS WALES PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

20 Aug 2021 at 09:45

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Procurement Services is planning a procurement process for the provision and fitting of external breast prostheses and lingerie, specifically aimed at patients post-mastectomy. This tender, titled "External Breast Prosthesis and Lingerie," falls under the goods category, with a specific classification for external breast prostheses. Interested parties should note that the engagement phase is set to seek market feedback with a deadline for expressions of interest on 1st September 2021. Further meetings with suppliers via MS Teams are anticipated to take place in mid-October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical supply and health services sectors, particularly those focused on women's health and post-surgical support products. Companies that have experience in manufacturing or supplying medical garments or prosthetic devices, and are adept at collaborative approaches that prioritise both clinical and patient-centric outcomes, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging proactively with the NHS Wales project team will be beneficial for suppliers aiming to align with the evolving standards of care in this area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Breast Prosthesis and Lingerie

Notice Description

Provision and Fitting of external breast prosthesis and lingerie worn post-mastectomy

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services (NWSSP) are publishing this Prior Information Notice on behalf of the NHS Wales Cancer Network. A Project Team has been established to focus on the provision of external post-operative breast prosthesis and lingerie across NHS Wales. Provision as regarded by the Project Team will relate to the supply of and / or associated fitting of the prosthesis and lingerie. The project team are compiling a Recommendations Paper with the aim of informing a new Standard of Care for this pathway. In addition to researching the provision of external breast prosthesis outside of NHS Wales, the aim of the project team will be to review - Current product / service provision within patient care pathways in each Health Board, - Feedback from patients themselves - Market engagement A patient centric "value-based" approach identifies the need for both Clinical and Patient input with clear outcomes being determined by quality of provision rather than just price. To this end, the project will be supported by the NHS Wales Value Based Care Team. The Project Team recognises the importance of establishing pro-active dialogue with current and potential Suppliers at this stage of the project. Further market engagement may be conducted at a later date to inform the procurement strategy which will align with this project. Interested parties should contact Bethan.Hawkes@Wales.NHS.UK and Hannah.Edwards-Jones@Wales.NHS.UK via email to express their interest. Please state Lead Contact Name, Telephone Number(s) and Email address. We are intending to hold meetings with interested parties via MS Teams mid October 2021. Meetings will follow a set agenda which will include a presentation from the Supplier. Interested parties are asked to register their interest in this engagement no later than 1.9.2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020435-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33184420 - External breast prostheses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Melanie Foote-Jones
Contact Email
melanie.foote-jones@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1745366821

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Further Information

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