Planning

Part IX Stoma & Continence Products & Services RFI

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

22 Jul 2025 at 08:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 13:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently in the planning stage for its procurement process titled "Part IX Stoma & Continence Products & Services RFI." This process involves reviewing current prescribing and supply processes for the products listed in Part IX of the NHS Drug Tariff. Situated in London, the contracting authority is NHS England, a central government public authority. The industry category for this process includes medical equipment, medical consumables, health services, and community health services. Feedback is being sought from interested parties, and responses must be submitted by the due date of 15th August 2025. The procurement primarily addresses regions across the United Kingdom, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st March 2027, followed by the commencement of the contract on 1st April 2027.

This procurement presents substantial business opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs operating within the medical and health sectors. Businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying medical equipment and consumables, and those offering health or community health services, are highly encouraged to participate. The contract offers a strategic opportunity for companies looking to expand within the public sector market and contribute to the NHS's ongoing improvement of patient care. Companies with innovative solutions and services in the health domain that align with NHS standards should find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Part IX Stoma & Continence Products & Services RFI

Notice Description

NHS England is undertaking a review of the current processes and commercial models which support the prescribing/supply of Stoma and Continence products listed on Part IX of the NHS Drug Tariff and is requesting feedback and information on current arrangements to help inform the future strategy in these categories. If not already registered, please create an Atamis account using this link https://health-family.force.com/login Please note there is no fee for registering on Atamis. If you experience any technical issues then support from Atamis can be obtained here:- 1. Submit a request through the Atamis Help Centre 2. Email directly at support-health@atamis.co.uk 3. Call support on 0800 0988 201 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday Upon logging in please search for C375231 - "Part IX Stoma & Continence products and services RFI" and follow the instructions contained in this document.

Planning Information

NHS England is undertaking a review of the current processes and commercial models which support the prescribing/supply of Stoma and Continence products listed on Part IX of the NHS Drug Tariff and is requesting feedback and information on current arrangements to help inform the future strategy in these categories. If not already registered, please create an Atamis account using this link https://health-family.force.com/login Please note there is no fee for registering on Atamis. If you experience any technical issues then support from Atamis can be obtained here:- 1. Submit a request through the Atamis Help Centre 2. Email directly at support-health@atamis.co.uk 3. Call support on 0800 0988 201 08:00-18:00 Monday - Friday Upon logging in please search for C375231 – “Part IX Stoma & Continence products and services RFI” and follow the instructions contained in this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041830-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andrew Powell
Contact Email
andrew.powell14@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07702433551

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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