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title: "Iron Chelators"
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# Iron Chelators

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a6c97d8-fcf5-408a-9ba9-2424d74d89c5

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## Summary

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender for a project titled "Iron Chelators", which aims to provide a homecare service for the purchasing, dispensing, and delivery of both oral and injectable medicinal products specifically for thalassaemia and other indications. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and entails a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 8th February 2018, and the submission deadline is set for 12th March 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2018 and conclude by 30th June 2022, with an estimated budget of £500,000 available for this service. The delivery addresses include regions such as the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Companies that specialise in homecare medicinal services, patient training, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals could find this contract particularly beneficial. Engaging in this tender could help expand their service offerings while contributing positively to patient care in the Thames Valley and Wessex region, aligning with the NHS’s goal of enhancing healthcare accessibility.

## Notice

The Contractor will provide a homecare service for the purchasing, dispensing and delivery of oral medicinal products and/or the purchasing, compounding, dispensing, delivery of injectable medicinal products for thalassaemia and other indications requiring treatment with iron chelators. The service includes the option of nurse administration and/or nurse-led training of patients to self-administer medicines for patients of Trusts in the Thames Valley and Wessex region. The aim of the Service is to work in collaboration with the NHS to enable patients to receive the administration of medicines in their own homes or at a nominated address of their choice. This tailored, patient-focused service is designed to improve the quality of life of both patients and carers. Additional information: Please apply for this opportunity using the link below which will take you to the Trust's e-procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380690c7-509a-4413-9b95-00430a0a84ef |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380690c7-509a-4413-9b95-00430a0a84ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380690c7-509a-4413-9b95-00430a0a84ef
  8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml
  Bravo e-portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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