Award

Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

10 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Tender

04 Sep 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is driven by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the "Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors" contract. This tender aims to establish a framework for delivering Blood Clotting Factor Medicines directly to patients across NHS Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract value amounting to £1,200,000. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract signed on 7 January 2020. The delivery service is intended to cater to NHS entities across Scotland, with the framework anticipated to manage approximately 2,000 deliveries annually.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses in the healthcare logistics sector, particularly those specialising in pharmaceutical delivery and patient services. Companies that meet the high standards required, including those possessing the necessary licensing and certifications for handling sensitive medical products, such as MHRA Wholesaler Dealer Authorisation, would be well-suited to compete. The framework is designed for multiple suppliers, providing a competitive landscape for larger entities capable of managing the logistical demands of homecare delivery services.

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Notice Title

Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors

Notice Description

The provision of a Home Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for the delivery of Blood Clotting Factor Medicines to patient homes across NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement includes the dispensing and delivery of the prescribed medicines along with ancillary products, if required, to patients in their homes or other agreed designated delivery points, and to provide removal of sharps containers as detailed within the specification documentation. This tender was for approximately 250 patients across NHS Scotland resulting in approximately 2,000 deliveries per annum. The number of patients and deliveries will vary through the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as an unranked multi-supplier framework to three (3)suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty four 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-r6ebe6-0000593716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381214
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

85141210 - Home medical treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 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
Linda Downie
Contact Email
l.downie@nhs.net, laura.santi@nhs.net, mairi.gibson@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410, +44 1698794544, +44 1698794571

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
3
Supplier Names

ALCURA

HEALTHCARE AT HOME

LLOYDSPHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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