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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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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the NP30125 Homecare Delivery Service for Blood Clotting Factors has been completed by the Common Services Agency, better known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), situated in Edinburgh, UKM region. The awarding of the contract was finalised on 30th January 2026. This project falls under the health industry category and involves an open procurement method, aiming to cater to the delivery needs of blood clotting factors for NHS Scotland. The location covered includes all entities affiliated with the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, and relevant Integrated Joint Boards established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.

This contract, valued at £1,800,000, presents a considerable opportunity for large businesses to expand their operations in health logistics and delivery services. The framework agreement accommodates multiple suppliers, with entities like HealthNet Homecare, Polar Speed Distribution, Lloyds Clinical, and Healthcare at Home sharing the contract responsibilities. Businesses skilled in logistics, pharmaceutical distribution, and homecare services stand to benefit significantly, particularly those with resources to manage high-volume deliveries and coordinate healthcare logistics. Interested companies should have capabilities in quality delivery services and competitive pricing, as these were critical award criteria. This tender supports roughly 250 patients, culminating in about 2000 deliveries annually across NHS Scotland, offering continuous business opportunities over the contract period.

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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 and delivery of the prescribed medicines, any ancillary products as required, to patients in their homes or other agreed designated delivery points, and to provide and remove 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823418
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551595
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
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

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months 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
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
4
Supplier Names

HEALTHCARE AT HOME

HEALTHNET HOMECARE

LLOYDS CLINICAL

POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION

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