--- title: "Enteral Nutrition Services for Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")" published: "2020-11-05" --- # Enteral Nutrition Services for Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aedd609-33a2-4aac-a97d-b0ba24d49fd1.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Enteral Nutrition Services for Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust" is currently in the planning stage and is being facilitated by HealthTrust Europe LLP acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This project falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically focusing on enteral feeds. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 19th November 2020 and a supplier day scheduled for 3rd December 2020, where suppliers can discuss the tender requirements directly with the Trust. The services required will be delivered primarily within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in enteral nutrition, such as suppliers of pumps, feeding equipment, and ancillary products for patients. Companies that can offer comprehensive solutions, including both home delivery services and additional associated products, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in the upcoming supplier day will provide further insights into the procurement process and allow businesses to tailor their proposals to meet the requirements of Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust effectively. ## Notice Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust intend to establish a contract for Enteral Nutrition Services, which include pumps, feeds and ancillary products for use in the boundaries of their health economy. It is anticipated that this contract will include TWO Lots: Lot 1 - acute use and home delivery of the services, equipment, feeds and associated ancillaries to patients. This Lot shall include the provision of acute use and home delivery of the services, equipment, feeds and associated ancillaries to patients by a single provider. The single provider shall be responsible for the provision of all services, equipment and feeds, including any from third parties. Lot 2 - Additional Associated ancillaries, for direct delivery to patient's homes, including, but not limited to gastronomy feeding button devices. This Lot shall be for the provision of additional associated ancillaries for direct delivery to patients' places of residence, including, but not limited to gastronomy feeding button devices. Any associated software or IT for ordering shall be included within this Lot and provided by the Provider. It is anticipated a sole provider will be awarded to this Lot, however this is for discussion during pre-market engagement. Pre-market engagement meetings will be held with suppliers for discussion of the Lot structure, as well as the overall contract. To assist in the strategic direction of the procurement and overall solution, the Authority will be holding a supplier day on 3rd December 2020. Please send your expression of interest to hannah.nicholls@htepg.com by 19th December 2020; further details will be released 1 week before the scheduled meeting; this will include a supplier pack with further details of the requirements. The supplier day will consist of individual meetings with each supplier and the Trust, where the supplier will be required to provide an overview of their solution and then have a Q&A session. This day will be held in accordance with Regulation 40 & 41 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Due to the current situation with regards to meetings in person, Supplier Engagement will take place virtually using video conference facilities. The regulations shall still apply during any pre-market engagement activities. Please note - direct any enquiries about the tender or future business through HTE at the above email address. No direct contact should be made with the Authority with regards to this pre-market engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f1322f-84dd-4a58-a511-f612d4c36425 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Nov 2020 | | 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33692300 - Enteral feeds ## Release History - 5 Nov 2020 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f1322f-84dd-4a58-a511-f612d4c36425 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f1322f-84dd-4a58-a511-f612d4c36425 5th November 2020 - 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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