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title: "NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI"
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# NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84d9aedc-d3b2-44fa-bf93-cc0a28238b36

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## Summary

NHS England has initiated the procurement process for an exercise titled "NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI". This Request for Information (RFI) pertains to the industry category of miscellaneous medical devices and products, specifically those used for diabetes care. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with key dates including the engagement end date on 18th September 2024. The location of this procurement process is within England, with NHS England headquartered at 7-8 Wellington Place, Leeds, LS1 4AP. The estimated value of this procurement is GBP 215,000,000. Business users can access the RFI documentation via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, and the participation deadline is 17:00 on 18th September 2024. 

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices and Insulin Pen Needles, as well as those bringing innovations in diabetes care. SMEs are particularly well-suited to participate in this RFI process, although it is open to all suppliers. By contributing valuable information during this phase, businesses can position themselves for potential future procurement opportunities, helping to shape NHS England's strategies for ensuring the provision of high-quality and cost-effective diabetes management products. Interested businesses need to respond to the engagement notice by the specified date to help NHS England gather necessary market insights for future procurement activities.

## Notice

NHS England is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to explore the availability and supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and Insulin Pen Needles. The aim of this RFI is to gather relevant information from suppliers in the market to better understand current offerings, innovations, and potential solutions that can support effective diabetes management in NHS services. This exercise is purely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal procurement process. However, the information provided will assist NHS England in shaping potential future procurement strategies and ensuring that patients benefit from high-quality and cost-effective products. Key Areas of Interest: - The range of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices available. - Features and benefits of CGM systems, including accuracy, ease of use, and connectivity with other diabetes management tools. - Insulin Pen Needles, including size, comfort, safety features, and availability of various gauges. - Innovations in the field of diabetes care, including new products or technologies. - Supplier capabilities, including delivery, support, and potential cost efficiencies. Suppliers with relevant products and services in these areas are encouraged to participate in the RFI process. This PIN is for market engagement purposes only. Participation in this RFI does not constitute any offer or guarantee of future procurement, and it does not imply that a contract or tender will follow. Providers wishing to provide information will need to respond with the information requested by the documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The RFI documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C305527 and the closing date for completed RFI responses is 17:00pm , on Wednesday 18th September 2024. To express interest and participate in this request for information exercise, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Providers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084ee12e-4db9-410f-ac23-ea829865a5a5 |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000,000 |
| 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
- 33615000 - Medicinal products used in diabetes

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 15:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084ee12e-4db9-410f-ac23-ea829865a5a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/084ee12e-4db9-410f-ac23-ea829865a5a5
  6th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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