Tender

NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is inviting tenders for the provision of a Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is classified as goods. The tender process is currently active, and is being conducted via an open procedure. The contract, worth approximately GBP 1.8 million, will extend over a 24-month duration, with an option to renew up to an additional 24 months. The service covers delivery across NHS Scotland, involving around 250 patients and 2000 deliveries annually. Key dates include the tender period end date on 7th November 2025, followed by the award period commencing the same day. The service also emphasizes community benefits, which are integral to the framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical logistics and homecare health services. It is particularly suited for organizations capable of handling large-scale distribution of medical products directly to patients’ homes while complying with stringent quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements. With a focus on community benefits and ongoing support through the NHS Scotland Community Benefits Gateway, businesses contributing to community welfare stand a better chance at success. Suppliers should have solid experience in NHS contracts, hold relevant certifications, and meet financial and technical criteria, including a minimum turnover of GBP 20 million. This framework allows up to four suppliers, making it a lucrative opportunity for capable businesses looking to expand in the Scottish healthcare sector.

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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, delivery of the prescribed medicines, and any ancillary products as required, to patients in their homes or other agreed designated delivery points, and to provide removal of 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. Full details of the Service can be found within the ITT documents.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063260-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mairi.gibson@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

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