Planning

Continence Products

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services has initiated a planned procurement process for the supply and delivery of continence products, focusing on disposable and washable items, to Secondary Care and Primary Care patients across Wales. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is currently in the planning stage, with key documents issued as of 23rd May 2025. Potential suppliers are advised to note the planned framework agreement starting on 1st June 2026, expected to run until 31st May 2029, with a possible extension up to 31st May 2030. Interested businesses should prepare for a future notice expected by 31st October 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical supplies, especially those that cater to the production of incontinence kits. With the contract's suitability for SMEs, it's an attractive opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises to expand their client base within the healthcare sector. Moreover, the strategic focus on long-term supply aligns with companies interested in establishing foothold contracts within the UK's healthcare market, particularly under Welsh devolved regulations.

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Notice Title

Continence Products

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply and delivery of disposable and washable (reusable) continence products to Secondary Care and Primary Care patients. It should be noted that the contract does not include nor provide for individual assessment of needs, as this is excluded from the contract and is undertaken by Continence Advisors within each of the Health Boards/Trusts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026666-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141621 - Incontinence kit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Bethan Morris
Contact Email
bethan.morris11@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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