Supply and Delivery of Continence Products

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

24 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Supply and Delivery of Continence Products" in the Health industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £84,000,000 GBP. The deadline for submission is 31st January 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses that can provide Continence Products and Washable Garments to compete. Suitable businesses would need to offer a Total Continence Containment Product Home Delivery service within Scotland. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the Authority aims to award 3 suppliers to each lot, focusing on quality and sustainability criteria.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Continence Products

Notice Description

The Framework Participant must be able to provide a Total Continence Containment Product Home Delivery service that will cover (but not limited to) the following. The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting. Delivery requirements are based on prescription data received via the Community Continence Nursing Service within each Participating Authority. The delivery cycles will be managed by the Framework Participant based on patient prescription data. The supplier will provide an interface system that will maintain a full and complete record of all patient requirements and monitor/control the product issue and delivery procedures. The supplier system is to be accessible to Participating Authority staff (after Authorisation from Participating Authority Service Manager) and enable the viewing of patient profiles, prescription and delivery history. We envisage awarding 3 (three) suppliers to each lot.

Lot Information

Continence Products

The Framework Participant must be able to provide a Total Continence Containment Product Home Delivery service that will cover (but not limited to) the following. The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing/Residential Care Home setting. Delivery requirements are based on prescription data received via the Community Continence Nursing Service within each Participating Authority. The delivery cycles will be managed by the Framework Participant based on patient prescription data. The supplier will provide an interface system that will maintain a full and complete record of all patient requirements and monitor/control the product issue and delivery procedures. The supplier system is to be accessible to Participating Authority staff (after Authorisation from Participating Authority Service Manager) and enable the viewing of patient profiles, prescription and delivery history. For Lot 2, any awarded suppliers products will be purchased by the 1st ranked supplier in Lot 1, to ensure continuity of supply and to prevent Health Boards ordering product from more than 1 source. We envisage awarding 3 (three) suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Washable Garments

The Framework Participant must be able to provide a range of supply of Washables Products together with distribution to the 1st Ranked Supplier in Lot One (1) with onward supply to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing/Residential Care Home setting. For Lot 2, any awarded suppliers products will be purchased by the 1st ranked supplier in Lot 1, to ensure continuity of supply and to prevent Health Boards ordering product from more than 1 source. We envisage awarding 3 (three) suppliers to this lot.

Renewal: 2 optional extension periods both consisting of 12 months can be utilised by the Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000712309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465184
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33141621 - Incontinence kit

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£85,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465184
    Supply and Delivery of Continence Products - The Framework Participant must be able to provide a Total Continence Containment Product Home Delivery service that will cover (but not limited to) the following. The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting. Delivery requirements are based on prescription data received via the Community Continence Nursing Service within each Participating Authority. The delivery cycles will be managed by the Framework Participant based on patient prescription data. The supplier will provide an interface system that will maintain a full and complete record of all patient requirements and monitor/control the product issue and delivery procedures. The supplier system is to be accessible to Participating Authority staff (after Authorisation from Participating Authority Service Manager) and enable the viewing of patient profiles, prescription and delivery history. We envisage awarding 3 (three) suppliers to each lot.

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

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.

Loading OCDS record...