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title: "Inhaler Information (C52043)"
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# Inhaler Information (C52043)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64379c33-7e37-4a93-9849-81a2edc5ff24

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## Summary

The NHS England & NHS Improvement is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "Inhaler Information (C52043)," aimed at the marketing management consultancy services sector. This process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by 22nd November 2021. The contract, valued at £95,000, is set to commence on 7th December 2021 and conclude on 6th February 2022. The location for delivery addresses includes Leeds, England, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions associated with inhaler use in the NHS.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing management consultancy and environmental health communications, particularly those that can create educational resources related to inhaler use. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary charitable sector enterprises (VCSE) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in developing patient-oriented materials and strategies to promote greener healthcare practices. The successful submission will contribute to improving patient outcomes while supporting the NHS's sustainability goals.

## Notice

Inhalers account for 3% of the overall NHS carbon footprint. Most of these emissions come from the propellants used in metered dose inhalers (MDIs). Lower carbon alternatives, such as dry-powder inhalers (DPIs), are available and clinically equivalent for many patients. The NHS Long Term Plan and the NHS Net Zero Strategy set targets to deliver significant and accelerated reductions in the total emissions from the NHS by moving to lower carbon inhalers. Irrespective of the type of inhaler prescribed, suboptimal use of inhalers also contributes to higher carbon emissions. There is therefore an opportunity to both improve patient outcomes and reduce carbon emissions from inhalers, by optimising the choice and the use of inhalers for respiratory conditions. Objectives The objective of this assignment is to * create patient resources that support patient choice of a greener inhaler and optimal use of inhaler, to improve patient outcome and reduce carbon emissions; it is expected that some of this will only be signposting to existing resources (e.g. on inhaler technique and adherence) while some will be new material (e.g. greener inhaler) * disseminate and promote these resources to inhaler users, their family and carers in an impactful way A key objective of this contract will be to bring the key messages together in a unified and clear narrative. The messaging is complex, and therefore the Authority are expecting the provider to present a robust and evidence-based proposal on the best way to communicate those messages across the target audiences, including proposals on measures of success. The provider will be expected to develop patient resources to promote the NHS key messages around choice, use and disposal of inhalers. The resources should be adapted to various stages of the patient pathway, including: * At the end of an appointment where a new inhaler treatment has been discussed (including a change of inhaler), and the clinician can signpost patients to more information * Between two appointments, to raise awareness of key messages among patients and prompt conversation with their clinician * At the pharmacy when patients collect or bring back their inhalers * On an ongoing basis, for patients looking for more information around choice and use of inhaler Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for "Inhaler Information Resources Portal of C52043 * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to Tthe ITQ within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038701bd-1a61-40f6-ba1b-0f2aa20752f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 6 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 18:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038701bd-1a61-40f6-ba1b-0f2aa20752f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/038701bd-1a61-40f6-ba1b-0f2aa20752f8
  5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/login

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