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Homecare Services for the supply of Parenteral Nutrition bags

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

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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17 Jan 2025 at 10:54

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14 Aug 2024 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of homecare services for the supply of parenteral nutrition bags. This agreement will serve NHS Scotland entities in accordance with the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 and other relevant legislation. The framework, valued at £60,000,000 and effective from 16 December 2024, spans 48 months with a potential 24-month extension. The framework will cater to approximately 260 patients, requiring the supply of around 75,000 nutrition bags and 7,000 home deliveries annually across the UKM region. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage.

This tender presents vast opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products and homecare services. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying parenteral nutrition bags, alongside logistics and delivery services, can benefit significantly from this framework. Entities such as Baxter Healthcare Ltd, LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare, Calea UK Limited, and B. Braun Medical Limited have been named as suppliers, showcasing the requirement for a combination of large-scale pharmaceutical and homecare service providers. The framework's demand for quality management, business continuity plans, and nursing services underscores the potential for comprehensive service providers to secure substantial and stable business growth through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare Services for the supply of Parenteral Nutrition bags

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is for the Homecare Service for the supply of Parenteral Nutrition bags, compounded or supplied as standard multi chamber or supplemented, or as simple fluid bags manufactured under Special license in accordance with each individual patient's prescription, dispensed and delivered to them at home, or other designated delivery points on behalf of NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of a Homecare Service for the supply of Parenteral Nutrition bags, compounded or supplied as standard multi chamber bags or supplemented, or as simple fluid bags individually dispensed and delivered to them at home along with the regular supply of the associated ancillaries delivered to patients in their own homes, or other designated delivery points on behalf of NHS Scotland. It also includes the collection and removal of waste from a patient, and has the option to supply additional nursing support services. Full details for the service are detailed within the 'Service Specification' attached within the tender documentation. This tender is for approximately 260 patients across NHS Scotland resulting in the requirement to manufacture or supply approximately 75,000 nutrition bags and make approximately 7,000 home deliveries per annum. The number of patients, compounded bags and deliveries will vary throughout the duration of the framework agreement. The framework agreement will be awarded as a multi-supplier unranked Framework to a maximum of four (4) suppliers. Full details of the Goods and Services can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for period(s) up to a total of twenty-four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 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

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
4
Supplier Names

B. Braun Medical Limited

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Calea UK Limited

LloydsPharmacy Clinical Homecare

Further Information

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