Tender

Tender for the Provision of a SACT Compounding and Nursing Service

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Tender

04 May 2022 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Velindre University NHS Trust for the provision of a Parenteral Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy (SACT) Compounding and Nursing Service. This initiative is classified under the services industry and located in Wales. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 6th June 2022. The total value of the contract is estimated at £7,500,000, and it will span a contract period of 1,080 days, with options for two 12-month extensions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those offering nursing personnel and administrative healthcare services. Companies that specialise in homecare services, compounding, and those that can meet social and environmental objectives would be well-positioned to compete. In addition, businesses that can provide training and recruitment support, or demonstrate compliance with the Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, will find this tender particularly relevant for growth, given the emphasis on community benefits and enhanced care delivery in the service contract.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of a SACT Compounding and Nursing Service

Notice Description

A Parenteral Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy (SACT) service to be provided by a provider on behalf of Velindre Cancer Centre which is part of Velindre University NHS Trust. This service is to increase capacity in order to help meet SACT demand as required. The Medicines@Home Service, as part of the Pharmacy department at Velindre Cancer Centre, will operationally manage the service. The Medicines@Home Service has significant experience in using third party contractors for medicines homecare services including utilising third party nursing, compounders and facilities in order to provide patients with care closer to home.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a Parenteral Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy (SACT) service to be provided by a provider on behalf of Velindre Cancer Centre which is part of Velindre University NHS Trust. The purpose is to provide SACT services on behalf of Velindre Cancer Centre (a division of Velindre University NHS Trust). This includes the nursing, compounding and facility to provide a SACT service. In recent years there has been a surge of new SACT approved by NICE / AWMSG including immunotherapy to treat solid tumour cancers. This surge is associated with significant increased demand on service resource implications: i.e. medical, nursing and pharmacy staff which is expected to continue to grow as more drugs / indications are NICE approved. Through a process of risk assessments, some SACT have been identified as having a relatively low risk profile associated with the administration and shorter duration of infusions. Therefore, it is prudent to consider alternative models for their delivery which do not compromise patient experience and allows for treatment closer to home. Additional benefits of utilising a centralised delivery location, as opposed to individual patients' homes, are focussed on economies of scale and service sustainability i.e. less nursing staff are required to treat the same number of patients. The aim of this service is to increase capacity in order to help meet SACT demand as required. The Medicines@Home Service, as part of the Pharmacy department at Velindre Cancer Centre, will operationally manage the service. The Medicines@Home Service has significant experience in using third party contractors for medicines homecare services including utilising third party nursing, compounders and facilities in order to provide patients with care closer to home.

Renewal: 2 x 12 Month extensions available (up to a maximum of 24 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0333aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011533-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2025 to 2027 dependent on extensions being exercised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Thomas
Contact Email
paul.thomas4@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920902255

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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