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NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors

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

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08 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has initiated a tender under the title "NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors" aimed at procuring goods in the health sector for the NHS in Scotland. Located in Edinburgh, the agency is in the tender stage of the procurement process, utilising an open procurement method. The tender is valued at £1,800,000 and involves the delivery service of blood clotting factors to NHS Scotland patients, with services spanning across entities established by the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. This multi-supplier framework agreement will run for 24 months, ending in November 2027, with a potential extension of an additional 24 months. Interested parties must submit their electronic bids by 7th November 2025 via the provided online portal, with the award decisions commencing the same day.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare logistics and pharmaceutical distribution sectors, particularly those specialising in home delivery of medical supplies and blood clotting factors. Companies with strong logistical capabilities and experience in handling sensitive medical products will be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this framework offers exposure to a steady flow of work and collaboration with the NHS, potentially leading to further contracts within the public health sector. Businesses that form part of this framework can enhance their portfolio and reputation by contributing to essential public health services, supporting community benefits in Scotland as part of the framework agreement’s requirements. This initiative not only facilitates direct business growth but also aligns companies with the increasing demand for comprehensive health delivery systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors

Notice Description

For the provision of a Homecare Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for Blood Clotting Factors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework agreement is for a Homecare Delivery Service to supply and deliver Blood Clotting Factors to patients in NHS Scotland. This includes the dispensing, delivery of the prescribed medicines, and any ancillary products as required, to patients in their homes or other agreed designated delivery points, and to provide removal of sharps containers as detailed within the specification contained within the tender documentation. This tender is for approximately 250 patients across NHS Scotland resulting in approximately 2000 deliveries per annum. The number of patients and deliveries will vary through the duration of the framework agreement. The framework agreement will be awarded as an unranked multi-supplier framework to a maximum of four (4) suppliers. Full details of the Service can be found within the ITT documents.

Renewal: This framework includes the option to extend for any number of periods, up to a maximum overall period of twenty four (24) 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812375
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540974
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

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