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Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter) Framework

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 Sep 2025 at 12:56

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29 Aug 2025 at 09:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is advancing its procurement process for the Provision of Prescription Hub Services, including Stoma and/or Catheter Services. As of 11th September 2025, the framework agreement under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 has been formally concluded. The tender falls under the health services industry category and covers multiple UK regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. The procurement method used was a limited process, awarding the contract without prior publication. Key dates include a representation deadline of 10th September 2025, and the framework term will span four years, offering a potential total procurement value up to £15,000,000 (excluding VAT). The procurement stage of this framework is now in the award phase.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for various businesses, particularly those in health services aiming to expand their offerings in the NHS supply chain. With five lots available, firms specialising in stoma and catheter prescription services are particularly well-suited to participate. The structured approach of the framework, based on critical criteria like quality and innovation, social value, and service sustainability, ensures that participating businesses can gain substantial exposure and build reputable partnerships within the public sector. Both small and large enterprises, such as AMCARE LIMITED and Coloplast Limited, have already secured contracts, signifying a diverse competitive landscape welcoming new providers throughout the framework’s term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter) Framework

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The relevant Tender Notice was 2025/S 000-017592 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05091a The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 d o not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 10 September 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. The award decision makers were two Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists, the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services. The Key Criteria were: Lot 1 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 25% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 10% Lot 2 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 25% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 10% Lot 3 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 25% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 10% Lot 4 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 25% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 10% Lot 5 * Social Value Pass/Fail 10% * Value - Commercial Questionnaire 25% * Quality and Innovation - 30% * Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - 25% * Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - 10% The framework will be available to all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. The Framework will have five Lots. Lot 1. Stoma Prescription Service Lot 2. Catheter Prescription Service Lot 3. Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service Lot 4. Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Lot 5. Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, new Providers may be added to this Framework during the Term of the Framework. The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. Award of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee or imply any commitment to award a Call-off Contract by any Relevant Authority.

Lot Information

Stoma Prescription Services

Services relating to stoma prescriptions. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS15,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Catheter Prescription Service

Services relating to Catheter Prescriptions. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS15,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service

Services relating to Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescriptions. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS15,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support

Services relating to Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS15,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post- Operative Care Support

Services relating to Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support. Additional information: This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is PS15,000,000 Ex VAT but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055799-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - 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
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AMCARE LIMITED

Coloplast Limited

Fittleworth Medical Ltd

The Bullen Healthcare Group Ltd

Further Information

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