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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services

Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0adbbe12-aee8-45c9-ab3d-f896c7b5a124

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## Summary

The NHS London Procurement Partnership has initiated a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services, which is aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the United Kingdom. This tender is currently active and falls under the services category, specifically within the medical and healthcare sector. The procurement process is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 29 January 2021. The contract starts on 1 April 2021 and will run until 31 March 2023, providing vendors with a substantial time frame for service delivery.

This opportunity opens the door for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger companies specialising in homecare services, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. Businesses capable of providing various levels of homecare—from low tech to high tech—are well-positioned to compete for these lots. Companies offering services such as nurse visits, prescription management, and home delivery of medical products could significantly benefit from this framework agreement, which not only enhances their service offerings but also potentially increases their market reach within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS London Procurement Partnership are inviting bids for a framework agreement for the provision of low, mid and high tech homecare services (as defined within the RPS Homecare Handbook)* The Framework will be split into the following lots. Lot 1: the provision of low tech homecare services* Lot 2: the provision of mid tech homecare services Lot 3: The provision of high tech homecare servicesLot 3A: Immunoglobulins, C1 esterase inhibitors and other products for treating hereditary angiodemaLot 3B: Biological ProductsLot 3C: Intravenous Iron ChelatorLot 3D: Injectable medicines used for the treatment of cancers and other haematological conditionsLot 3E: Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) A list of typical homecare services within each lot is illustrated below. Please be aware this list is not exhaustive and does not limit services that may be called off under this framework. Service Scope This Framework will involve the provisions of: * Dispense and delivery (ambient and fridge lines) * Compounding fees and delivery * Nurse visits (training) * Nurse administration * Waste removal * Provision of refrigeration equipment * Prescription management * Standard ancillaries and equipment * Access to CMU contract prices via homecare suppliers * RPS defines oral chemo as a mid tech service, however it is considered low tech for this framework unless the call-off contract includes the provision of phlebotomy services. Please follow the link to be able to register your interest in this opportunity through ProActis portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8af1d51-4990-4efe-af2c-667f07795990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; CALEA; FAIRVIEW HEALTH; FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK; LLOYDSPHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; ONESTOP PHARMACY; PEARL CHEMIST; PERSONAL HOMECARE PHARMACY; PHARMAXO PHARMACY SERVICES; PHARMAZON; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION; QUEST HEALTHCARE; WREN HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8af1d51-4990-4efe-af2c-667f07795990
- 16 Dec 2020 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579e12bb-2a0d-4039-a517-6ac8df116eac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8af1d51-4990-4efe-af2c-667f07795990
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579e12bb-2a0d-4039-a517-6ac8df116eac
  16th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d468ea2e-803f-eb11-8106-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.lpp.nhs.uk

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