Award

Breast Insert and Fitting Service

NHS LOTHIAN

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Award

11 Jul 2024 at 13:05

Tender

01 Feb 2024 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lothian's Oncology Department recently awarded a contract for the supply of breast inserts and fitting services to Browns More Hair Now Ltd under the title "Breast Insert and Fitting Service". This procurement falls under the 'Hospital and related services' industry category. The initial contract period spans 24 months from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value amounted to £120,000. The contracting authority, NHS Lothian, is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender for the supply of breast inserts and fitting services by the NHS Lothian presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the healthcare sector, specifically those providing medical supplies and services related to breast cancer treatment. Companies well-versed in meeting NHS standards and offering a wide range of breast prostheses are best suited to compete for this contract. The procurement is at the award stage, providing interested businesses with an insight into the kind of opportunities available through public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Breast Insert and Fitting Service

Notice Description

NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients. The initial contract period will run from 1st April 2024 for 24 months to 31st March 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lothian's Oncology Department is seeking one supplier to supply breast inserts and the associated fitting service for post-operative breast cancer patients. The initial contract period will run from 1st April 2024 for 24 months to 31st March 2026. 1. Background NHS Lothian's Oncology Department provides breast inserts and a fitting service when required to its patients. This service is currently carried out by third party suppliers at the Maggie's Centre, Edinburgh and The Alba Centre, Livingston. Across these two sites approximately 1000 new breast cancers are diagnosed each year. The breast insert service is offered to those patients who require mastectomies and, taking into account replacement inserts, this results in approximately 400 breast inserts being provided and fitted each year. The successful supplier will use their own premises or concessions with other supplier premises. The successful supplier may also use Maggie's Centre, Edinburgh. The successful supplier should be able to offer patients a suitable variety of types, sizes and brands of breast prostheses, and a specialised fitting service. All products must be CE marked. Occasionally, a home visit to patients who are unable to travel will also be necessary. NHS Lothian will refer patients to the successful supplier(s) via a secure nhs.net email address, setting out specific entitlements/requirements for each patient on a case by case basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043633
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021272-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20241 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
NHS LOTHIAN
Contact Name
Dhouha Mastouri
Contact Email
dhouha.mastouri@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7890971896

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNS MORE HAIR NOW

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