Award

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.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 16:04

Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 11:35

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.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HEALTHCARE AT HOME

HEALTHNET HOMECARE

LLOYDS CLINICAL

POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa71-2026-03-12T16:04:32Z",
    "date": "2026-03-12T16:04:32Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa71",
    "description": "(SC Ref:823418)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa71",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "33600000",
            "description": "Pharmaceutical products"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "For the provision of a Homecare Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for Blood Clotting Factors.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 1800000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "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.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Delivery Service",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "20"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Management of Service",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Business Continuity Plan",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "50"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Delivery Service",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "20"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Management of Service",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "15"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Business Continuity Plan",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Sustainability",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "50"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 1800000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 720
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "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."
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "85312200",
                        "description": "Homedelivery of provisions"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014."
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any situation referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "description": "The turnover of the economic operator in respect of its most recent full financial year must have been equal to or more than 20 000 000 (GBP). Minimum level(s) of standards required: The economic operator must provide either: (1) an extract from its audited accounts in respect of its most recent full financial year stating the turnover of the economic operator in respect of such financial year, such extract certified on its face by a solicitor or a chartered accountant as being a true copy of the original document, or (2) a statement certified by the economic operator's auditors confirming the turnover of the economic operator in respect of its most recent full financial year. The turnover of the economic operator in respect of its most recent full financial year must have been equal to or more than 20 000 000 (GBP).",
                    "minimum": "The economic operator must provide either: (1) an extract from its audited accounts in respect of its most recent full financial year stating the turnover of the economic operator in respect of such financial year, such extract certified on its face by a solicitor or a chartered accountant as being a true copy of the original document, or (2) a statement certified by the economic operator's auditors confirming the turnover of the economic operator in respect of its most recent full financial year.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                },
                {
                    "type": "technical",
                    "description": "(a)The successful Framework Participant(s) and any sub-contractor(s) must possess valid certification of BS EN ISO9001 or equivalent. (b)The successful Framework Participant(s) are required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond. (c)All of the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician staff used to service this Framework Agreement will be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. (d)All staff in direct contact with patients, including sub-contractors and couriers, will be members of the relevant Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme at the point of service provision. (e)All nursing staff used to provide clinical services to patients under this Framework Agreement will be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). (f)All nursing services provided under this Framework Agreement must be carried out by a company who is registered with the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. (g)All of the dispensed Goods supplied under the Framework Agreement will be dispensed in a pharmacy which at the time of dispensing is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. (h)All medical devices tendered and associated ancillaries supplied under this Framework Agreement will comply with Medical Devices Regulations 2002 (SI 2002 No 618, as amended) (UK MDR 2002), have an appropriate declaration of conformity and display a valid CE, CE UKNI or UKCA mark. (i)All waste transported under this Framework Agreement must be carried out by a company who possess a waste carriers' licence. (j)All waste processed under this Framework Agreement must be carried out by a company who possess a waste management licence.",
                    "minimum": "(a)Confirmation of the existence of valid certification of BS EN ISO 9001 or equivalent must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Quality Assurance Schemes. (b)A completed copy of the Bidder Climate Change Plan template, including planned projects and actions to reduce the bibber's carbon emissions must be provided in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Environmental Management. This does not need to contain calculated carbon emissions. (c)Confirmation of the existence of Work Instructions and processes that are in place to ensure all Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians employed to service this Framework Agreement are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council at the time-of-service provision must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Service Contracts (d)Confirmation of the existence of Work Instructions and processes that are in place to ensure all staff in direct contact with patients under this Framework Agreement are members of the relevant Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme at the time-of-service provision must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Service Contracts (e)Confirmation of the existence of Work Instructions and processes that are in place to ensure all nursing staff employed to provide clinical services to patients under this Framework Agreement are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) at the time-of-service provision must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Service Contracts (f)Confirmation of the existence of registration with the Care Inspectorate in Scotland must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Service Contracts (g)Confirmation of the existence of a dispensing site(s)' General Pharmaceutical Council registration certificate must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Service Contracts (h)Confirmation that all devices and associated ancillaries tendered, which are classed as medical devices, will carry the appropriate declaration of conformity for the UK market and display a valid CE, CE UKNI or UKCA mark must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Quality Control (i)Confirmation of the existence of a waste carriers' license must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Quality Control (j)Confirmation of the existence of a waste management license must be included in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Quality Control In the event that the economic operator intends to subcontract any element of the Service a \"To Whom It May Concern\" letter from the intended subcontractor(s) confirming agreement, or contract, between the bidder and the subcontractor to provide the required services must be provided in the Qualification Envelope of the ITT under Technical and Professional ability: Service Contracts and Quality Control",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 4
            }
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-11-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2025-11-07T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        },
        "reviewDetails": "Economic operators should approach the contracting authority in the first instance. However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts: An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss, or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the Framework Agreement has been entered into will not affect the Framework Agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise, the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the Framework Agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages."
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-115937",
            "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 South Gyle Crescent",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "EH12 9EB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1312756000",
                "email": "mairi.gibson@nhs.scot",
                "url": "https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "07",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-324",
            "name": "Sheriff Court House",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sheriff Court House"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "postalCode": "EH1 1LB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1312252525",
                "email": "edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-65777",
            "name": "HealthNet Homecare",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "HealthNet Homecare"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1st Floor, Unit 3, Philippa Way",
                "locality": "Leeds",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "LS12 6LS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-177087",
            "name": "Polar Speed Distribution",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Polar Speed Distribution"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "8 Chartmoor Road",
                "locality": "Leighton Buzzard",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "lu7 4wg",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-177088",
            "name": "Lloyds Clinical",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Lloyds Clinical"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Scimitar Park",
                "locality": "HARLOW",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "CM19 5GU",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-65780",
            "name": "Healthcare at Home",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Healthcare at Home"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "107 Station Street",
                "locality": "Burton-upon-Trent",
                "region": "UKM",
                "postalCode": "DE14 1SZ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-4635",
            "name": "Sherriff Court House",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sherriff Court House"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "27 Chambers Street",
                "locality": "Edinburgh",
                "postalCode": "EH1 1LB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1312252525",
                "email": "edinburgh@scotcourts.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-115937",
        "name": "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812375"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823418"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "022505-2026-NP30125-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-65777",
                    "name": "HealthNet Homecare"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-177087",
                    "name": "Polar Speed Distribution"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-177088",
                    "name": "Lloyds Clinical"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-65780",
                    "name": "Healthcare at Home"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "022505-2026-NP30125-1",
            "awardID": "022505-2026-NP30125-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1800000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2026-01-30T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 5
            }
        ]
    }
}