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Distribution of Advanced Wound Care

NHS Shared Business Services Limited

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25 Nov 2025 at 12:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care" is being led by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, in partnership with Supply Chain Coordination Limited. This planned procurement, currently at the planning stage as of 25 November 2025, is set within the services industry category, specifically targeting courier services. The process aims to establish an open framework agreement for the delivery of advanced wound care products across the NHS, applicable in the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey regions. The procurement adheres to the open procedure method, with tender submissions accepted electronically in English, and has a tender period ending on 24 April 2026, followed by an award period concluding by 10 November 2026. The contract, valued at £91 million, is expected to start on 4 January 2027 and last until 3 January 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in logistics and distribution, particularly those focusing on healthcare products. Companies with capabilities in sustainability and social value are likely to have an advantage, as these elements are heavily weighted in the tender evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the framework's suitability considerations. The collaborative procurement route aims to foster partnerships between NHS organisations and suppliers, providing a platform for innovation and the efficient distribution of medical products, ultimately benefiting NHS-approved organisations with streamlined access to advanced wound care solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Distribution of Advanced Wound Care

Notice Description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. As an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme, NHS SBS intends publish a joint procurement with NHS Supply Chain Ltd (NHSSC) to put in place a Framework Agreement for the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products that aligns with the Accreditation Programme standards which will be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Supply Chain and NHS Shared Business Services intend to work in collaboration with suppliers and distributors to provide the most optimal solution for wound care provision across the NHS by aligning resources and capabilities. This is a renewal of part of an existing NHS SBS agreement - Advanced Wound Care and Lymphoedema Products and Services, however, the proposal is to develop a collaborative framework where NHS SBS and NHS Supply Chain jointly procure a distributions service enabling the goods available through the NHS Supply Chain framework to be delivered within the community and wider non acute environments. Further details can be found in the specification attached to this notice. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. The procurement is subject to Cabinet Office Controls and therefore any elements of the proposed the procurement strategy may change, following Cabinet Office Controls assurance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e84a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076843-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£91,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Additional Buyers

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

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