--- title: "National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets - Prior Information Notice (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-07-03" --- # National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets - Prior Information Notice (PIN) Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1994d839-b1a7-411d-9454-232b2f404c4d.json) ## Summary The National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets is being conducted by NHS England. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for October 31, 2024. The assessment aims to evaluate and recommend suppliers for these medical devices. The procurement process falls under the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products. The tender is located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets to the NHS. Businesses looking to participate in the assessment process should monitor the NHS England procurement portal for updates. Existing suppliers listed on the current Commissioning Recommendations may not need to reapply unless their product specifications have changed. Suppliers also have the option to update their prices for consideration in the assessment process. ## Notice NHS England (NHSE) is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform suppliers about an upcoming process for the assessment of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets . The aim of the assessment is to ensure that blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets used across the NHS meet the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included: * Accuracy of glucose readings * Reliability and consistency of test results * Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals * Compatibility with various blood glucose meters * Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money * Compliance with relevant regulatory standards Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023. NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment. New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates. Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment. New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment. This PIN is issued solely for the purpose of informing potential suppliers about an upcoming assessment process. This PIN does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or an invitation to tender, nor does it bind NHSE to conduct any procurement. NHSE reserves the right to amend or cancel the assessment at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c8d952-7faf-4ce0-936b-e0ac865cbba4 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 3 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 3 Jul 2024 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c8d952-7faf-4ce0-936b-e0ac865cbba4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c8d952-7faf-4ce0-936b-e0ac865cbba4 3rd July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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