Planning

NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

06 Sep 2024 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process focused on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and Insulin Pen Needles. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market insights for potential future procurements. Key areas of interest include the range and features of CGM systems, the variety and safety features of insulin pen needles, and innovations in diabetes care. Suppliers are invited to provide this information to help NHS England shape future strategies. The deadline for RFI responses is 17:00 on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, and the responses must be submitted via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical devices, particularly those involved in diabetes care. Companies offering cutting-edge technologies for CGM systems and insulin delivery solutions will find this RFI of particular interest. NHS England's substantial procurement budget of £215 million GBP indicates the scale and importance of this potential procurement. Firms with capabilities in delivering innovative, high-quality, and cost-efficient medical products are well-suited to respond and potentially shape the future of diabetes management in the NHS, laying the groundwork for substantial future contracts.

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Notice Title

NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI

Notice Description

NHS England is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to explore the availability and supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and Insulin Pen Needles. The aim of this Request for Information is to gather relevant information from suppliers in the market to better understand current offerings, innovations, and potential solutions that can support effective diabetes management in NHS services.<br/> <br/>This exercise is purely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal procurement process. However, the information provided will assist NHS England in shaping potential future procurement strategies and ensuring that patients benefit from high-quality and cost-effective products.<br/> <br/>Key Areas of Interest:<br/>- The range of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices available.<br/>- Features and benefits of CGM systems, including accuracy, ease of use, and connectivity with other diabetes management tools.<br/>- Insulin Pen Needles, including size, comfort, safety features, and availability of various gauges.<br/>- Innovations in the field of diabetes care, including new products or technologies.<br/>- Supplier capabilities, including delivery, support, and potential cost efficiencies.<br/> <br/>Suppliers with relevant products and services in these areas are encouraged to participate in the Request for Information process<br/> <br/>This PIN is for market engagement purposes only. Participation in this Request for Information does not constitute any offer or guarantee of future procurement, and it does not imply that a contract or tender will follow.<br/><br/>Providers wishing to provide information will need to respond with the information requested by the documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The RFI documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C305527 and the closing date for completed RFI responses is 17:00pm , on Wednesday 18th September 2024. To express interest and participate in this request for information exercise, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should<br/>Providers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact<br/>Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Assessment of Drug Tariff medical devices used in the management of diabetes. Additional information: This PIN is for market engagement purposes only. Participation in this Request for Information does not constitute any offer or guarantee of future procurement, and it does not imply that a contract or tender will follow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0498de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028650-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33615000 - Medicinal products used in diabetes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andrew Wilson
Contact Email
andrew.wilson30@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

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