Planning

Enteral Feeding Services

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning phase for a tender related to Enteral Feeding Services, to be implemented across both Secondary Care and Primary Care settings in Wales. The procurement category focuses on services within the healthcare sector, specifically enteral feeds and nursing services. The buying organisation plans to hold a pre-market engagement event on 27th March 2026 in Cardiff, providing potential suppliers with insights and the opportunity to engage directly with clinical staff and the procurement team. Interested participants must express their interest by 20th March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st March 2027 and could extend until February 2035.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, training, and patient management systems, particularly those offering comprehensive enteral feeding solutions and home delivery services. The opportunity to engage in the pre-market event allows suppliers to influence the scope of the procurement process and to position themselves strategically for the forthcoming procurement stage. Businesses with expertise in healthcare service delivery, medical equipment, and patient support systems will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial for expansion in the healthcare sector within the UK, especially in the Welsh regions.

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Notice Title

Enteral Feeding Services

Notice Description

NWSSP Procurement Services on behalf of NHS Wales wish to implement a contractual agreement for an Enteral Feeding Service on an All Wales basis within both the Secondary Care and Primary Care settings. The contractual agreement is anticipated to cover the following elements; supply of deeds and associated equipment to enable feeding; training for both patients and staff to assist with safe use, an Electronic Patient Management System, Home Delivery Service and patient support. NWSSP Procurement Services wish to hold a pre-market engagement event for the Enteral Feeding Service. Discussions will be held with potential Suppliers prior to starting a procurement exercise, the purpose being to both inform potential Suppliers and allow NWSSP Procurement Services to seek advice in the planning and enrolling of the procurement exercise. Potential Suppliers should note that this pre-market event, may not lead to a formal procurement exercise and/or award of a contract. Furthermore, any information provided by potential bidders during this event, may be used by NWSSP Procurement Services to help scope the proposed procurement and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders/Suppliers. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely. NWSSP Procurement Services accepts no liability for any costs incurred by bidders because of attending the engagement event.

Planning Information

The pre-market engagement event will take place on 27/03/26. There is the opportunity for this to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at Woodland House, Cardiff. Potential Suppliers will be provided with an insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions. Clinical staff from each Health Boards/Trusts will be in attendance along with members from the national medical procurement team. Those who are interested in this pre-market engagement event; 1. Please express an interest to Jessica.Moeran2@wales.nhs.uk confirming name and position of attendees. 2. Please provide the expression of interest by Friday 20th March, 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016964-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

33692300 - Enteral feeds

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£509,229 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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