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NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Mar 2026 at 16:04

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Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors" is initiated by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category with an emphasis on providing goods. As of 2026, the contract has been awarded and is active. The framework agreement targets supplying Blood Clotting Factors to approximately 250 patients across NHS Scotland, accounting for around 2000 deliveries per annum. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, encapsulating a multi-supplier framework with a maximal participation of four suppliers. Key dates include the contract signing on 30 January 2026, with the award period commencing on 7 November 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers equipped to meet high-volume pharmaceutical distribution requirements. Companies with capabilities in logistics, pharmaceutical supply chain management, and a robust service provision, such as large-scale enterprises, are particularly well-suited to compete. The incorporation of criteria such as delivery service quality and management further accentuates the need for strong organisational competencies. Participants are expected to adhere to regulatory standards and certifications, such as BS EN ISO 9001, and are encouraged to engage with NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway, fostering community support and development. This framework, thereby, represents a promising avenue for businesses looking to expand their footprint within Scotland's healthcare delivery sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors

Notice Description

For the provision of a Homecare Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for Blood Clotting Factors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework agreement is for a Homecare Delivery Service to supply and deliver Blood Clotting Factors to patients in NHS Scotland. This includes the dispensing and delivery of the prescribed medicines, any ancillary products as required, to patients in their homes or other agreed designated delivery points, and to provide and remove sharps containers as detailed within the specification contained within the tender documentation. This tender is for approximately 250 patients across NHS Scotland resulting in approximately 2000 deliveries per annum. The number of patients and deliveries will vary through the duration of the framework agreement. The framework agreement will be awarded as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of four (4) suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HealthNet Homecare

Healthcare at Home

Lloyds Clinical

Polar Speed Distribution

Further Information

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