Award

Home Parenteral Nutrition

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Tender

23 Oct 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is conducting a public procurement process for the "Home Parenteral Nutrition" framework agreement. This initiative falls within the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having completed the tender period which ended on 24th November 2017. The framework will supply compounded parenteral nutrition, pumps, nursing support, and other essential homecare services for patients across Scotland, with an estimated value of £22,018,000. The open procedure procurement method allows multiple suppliers to participate, and the awarded contracts will engage a maximum of three suppliers over a potential contract duration of 720 days, with options for extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in compounded medications, medical equipment, and nursing services. Companies that possess a valid MHRA Specials Manufacturing License and relevant ISO certifications will be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses capable of demonstrating compliance with stringent healthcare regulations, including pharmaceutical dispensing and patient care, will find this framework an advantageous avenue for growth within Scotland's public health sector.

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Notice Title

Home Parenteral Nutrition

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the provision of a homecare service for compounded parenteral nutrition. This will involve the supply of compounded parenteral nutrition, pumps, nursing support,ancillaries and other equipment which will be delivered to a patient's home and other agreed designated delivery points.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework agreement is for the provision of a homecare service for the supply of compounded parenteral nutrition, pumps, ancillaries and other equipment, and nursing support to patients in their homes or other designated address.

Renewal: There is the option to extend this framework agreement by two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313044
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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


CPV Codes

33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,018,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LARKHALL
Postcode
ML9 2QX
Post Town
Motherwell
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299044
    Home Parenteral Nutrition - This framework agreement is for the provision of a homecare service for compounded parenteral nutrition. This will involve the supply of compounded parenteral nutrition, pumps, nursing support,ancillaries and other equipment which will be delivered to a patient's home and other agreed designated delivery points.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313044
    Home Parenteral Nutrition - This framework agreement is for the provision of a homecare service for compounded parenteral nutrition. This will involve the supply of compounded parenteral nutrition, pumps, nursing support,ancillaries and other equipment which will be delivered to a patient's home and other agreed designated delivery points.

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