Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) is preparing to engage in the market for the distribution of advanced wound care products. This process is currently at the planning stage, indicated by a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with the intention to hold market engagement sessions in September 2024. The procurement process is governed under CELEX 32014L0024 and involves courier services throughout the UK. The estimated value of the framework agreement is £91 million over four years, starting from 3 August 2025. Potential suppliers must participate via the SAP Ariba portal, with all responses to be submitted through this platform. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the Request for Information (RFI) before the future notice date on 27 November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare logistics and distribution services. Suppliers with a focus on sustainability and social value stand to gain, as these elements will be heavily weighted during the evaluation phase. The tender is well-suited for organisations with robust delivery networks and experience in handling medical products, particularly those that can comply with the standards set by the NHS England Accredited Scheme. Furthermore, businesses with a valid DUNS number, needed for registering in the eSourcing system, are encouraged to engage in this process to potentially benefit from the high-value framework agreement with numerous NHS and Social Care organisations.

Planning

Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products (SBS10518)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

12th August 2024 15:06:43 PM
Contract Summary

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. As an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme, NHS SBS intends to work with other NHS England Accredited Framework Providers to put in place a Framework Agreement for the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products that aligns with the Accreditation Programme standards which will be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-048a06

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

64120000

CPV Division(s)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services
Awarding Authority

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

nsbs.health@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Three Cherry Trees Lane,Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP2 7AH

United Kingdom

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Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products (SBS10518)

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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