Planning

Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery (SBS10525)

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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Planning

06 Nov 2024 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) as part of its planning phase for the procurement of Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery. The procurement process, identified under the title "Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery (SBS10525)", falls within the medical aids category. The primary location for this procurement is within the UK, and NHS SBS is planning to engage with the market during November and December 2024. Relevant suppliers are encouraged to complete the Request for Information (RFI) via the SAP Ariba portal, in preparation for the Framework Agreement expected to be live by 1st January 2026 after the expiry of the current Framework Agreement SBS10015 on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, and maintenance of medical aids, including community and acute equipment, wheelchairs, beds, mattresses, and continence products. Companies offering sustainable solutions and social value services will be particularly well-suited to compete, as NHS SBS places a significant emphasis on these elements. Market engagement sessions are planned to gather insights and potentially refine the lotting structure. Businesses interested in expanding their public sector portfolio and those with expertise in medical equipment and services, particularly those able to integrate sustainability and innovation, are encouraged to participate and register via NSP Ariba with a valid DUNS number.

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Notice Title

Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery (SBS10525)

Notice Description

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. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery to 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.

Lot Information

Community and Acute Equipment

"One Stop Shop" for Community and Acute Equipment and Services. Including: A range of aids to daily living, and moving equipment such as trollies, chairs, handling equipment, lifts, hoists, adjustable couches, plinths and clinical furniture. Wheelchairs and associated products, including managed services for maintenance and decontamination. A range of Community and Acute Beds and Mattresses, including managed services for maintenance and decontamination. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10015 on 31/12/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

Continence Products and Delivery

A range of Continence Products, including home delivery services Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10015 on 31/12/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035884-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33141621 - Incontinence kit

33192100 - Beds for medical use

33192110 - Orthopaedic beds

33192120 - Hospital beds

33192130 - Motorised beds

33192140 - Psychiatric couches

33192150 - Therapy beds

33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector

33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193110 - Invalid carriages

33193120 - Wheelchairs

33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs

33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs

33193211 - Motors for invalid carriages

33193212 - Steering devices for invalid carriages

33193213 - Control devices for invalid carriages

33193214 - Chassis for invalid carriages

33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs

33193221 - Wheelchair cushions

33193222 - Wheelchair frames

33193223 - Wheelchair seats

33193224 - Wheelchair wheels

33193225 - Wheelchair tyres

33196000 - Medical aids

33196100 - Devices for the elderly

33196200 - Devices for the disabled

39143111 - Mattress supports

39143112 - Mattresses

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2025Expired
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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nsbs.health@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTED
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

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