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Home Oxygen Service & GP Emergency Bag

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Oct 2024 at 14:34

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01 Feb 2024 at 12:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded to Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Ltd by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS). The contract, titled "Home Oxygen Service & GP Emergency Bag," falls under the services category of Oxygen-therapy services and is primarily focused within the region of Scotland (UKM). The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract signed on 1st July 2024 for a duration of 7 years with an option to extend for an additional 3 years. The contract, valued at £74.9 million, entails providing home oxygen services to around 7,100 patients, including emergency oxygen for GP surgeries, supported by a web-based prescribing system and a 24/7 support service. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in medical supplies, patient care, and IT systems for healthcare. Companies that can offer sustainable solutions, including carbon reduction plans and efficient service requirement fulfillment, would find this contract beneficial for long-term growth. Large enterprises with the capability to provide comprehensive 24/7 support services and manage extensive logistics can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach within the public health sector in Scotland. The contract stipulates community benefits, encouraging businesses to contribute to local community development, thus enhancing their corporate social responsibility profile.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Home Oxygen Service & GP Emergency Bag

Notice Description

A single supplier contract awarded for 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. A home oxygen service is required to support the 6,500 or so existing patients and support any new patients entering the service throughout the country with a variety of oxygen equipment including; concentrators, cylinders and liquid oxygen. The standard response times are for equipment installation and delivery is 4 days, although it may be necessary to have an 8 hour or next day service to patients. A full holiday service will be managed by the contractor to facilitate patient movement around the UK. The contractor will provide and maintain a full web based prescribing and information system to be used by all Health Boards throughout the country. All supplies and consumables required for the service shall be provided by the contractor and the contractor shall operate a 24/7 support service. This contract is intended to provide one aggregated contract for the provision of an Emergency Oxygen Service for GP surgeries, linked branch surgeries and other Healthcare Premises across Scotland. The single supplier contract will deliver a service that provides an Emergency Oxygen Bag containing an emergency oxygen cylinder and accessories along with the management of the supplier that will provide the goods and support services required to provide the service 365 days a year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A single supplier contract awarded for 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. A home oxygen service is required to support the 7,100 or so existing patients and support any new patients entering the service throughout the country with a variety of oxygen equipment including; concentrators, cylinders and liquid oxygen. The standard response times are for equipment installation and delivery is 4 days, although it may be necessary to have an 8 hour or next day service to patients. A full holiday service will be managed by the contractor to facilitate patient movement around the UK. The contractor will provide and maintain a full web based prescribing and information system to be used by all Health Boards throughout the country. All supplies and consumables required for the service shall be provided by the contractor and the contractor shall operate a 24/7 support service. This contract is intended to provide one aggregated contract for the provision of an Emergency Oxygen Service for GP surgeries, linked branch surgeries and other Healthcare Premises across Scotland. The single supplier contract will deliver a service that provides an Emergency Oxygen Bag containing an emergency oxygen cylinder and accessories along with the management of the supplier that will provide the goods and support services required to provide the service 365 days a year.

Renewal: 3 x 12 months extension renewal option

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043659
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033968-2024
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

85111700 - Oxygen-therapy services

85141210 - Home medical treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,900,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Dolby Medical Home Respiratory Care Ltd

Further Information

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