--- title: "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5796fc-ffe8-47ea-a6c0-85faada81aeb.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is overseeing the planning phase for a procurement titled "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products". This procurement falls under the industry category of courier services and specifically targets healthcare providers within the United Kingdom. The planning stage is currently active, with key dates including the engagement end date on 27th November 2024 and the estimated publication date for the tender notice also scheduled for 27th November 2024. The procurement method involves market engagement processes, and it aligns with the NHS England Accreditation Programme standards. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in distribution and logistics, particularly those with a focus on healthcare. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, provided they meet sustainability and social value criteria which will be heavily weighted in the selection process. NHS SBS aims to collaborate with suppliers who are committed to these values, and successful bidders will be part of a framework agreement facilitating the delivery of advanced wound care products across various NHS and social care organisations. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with robust supply chain capabilities and the ability to comply with NHS SBS's eSourcing requirements on the SAP Ariba platform. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. As an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme, NHS SBS intends to work with other NHS England Accredited Framework Providers to put in place a Framework Agreement for the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products that aligns with the Accreditation Programme standards which will be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with those within the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products market. Please complete the RFI via the SAP Ariba portal. Should you have access issues, please contact nsbs.health@nhs.net for a digital copy. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) reserves the right to withdraw this notice at any time. NHS SBS is not bound to accept any proposals submitted by Bidders and is not liable for any costs incurred as a result of Bidders engaging with this process. This early market engagement exercise does not guarantee that a Procurement will take place and NHS SBS reserves the right to defer from any Procurement entirely. NHS SBS intends to hold market engagement sessions during September 2024 with industry experts and suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting Framework Agreement. NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this PIN and reserves the right to use an electronic auction. The eSourcing system we will use is SAP Ariba. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework Agreement if invited to do so. The value of this opportunity is an indicative value over 4 years from 03/08/2025 The estimated date of publication of the tender notice is 27th November 2024, please monitor Find a Tender Service https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search for the publication of the relevant high value tender notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9fcf3-a816-42a7-ab7c-8ed90585b5af | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 15:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9fcf3-a816-42a7-ab7c-8ed90585b5af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aa9fcf3-a816-42a7-ab7c-8ed90585b5af 12th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/20233693 ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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