--- title: "FORMULARY REVIEW OF BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS, TEST STRIPS AND LANCETS FOR SELF-MONITORING OF BLOOD GLUCOSE (1)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-12-31" --- # FORMULARY REVIEW OF BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS, TEST STRIPS AND LANCETS FOR SELF-MONITORING OF BLOOD GLUCOSE (1) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9768d221-5a94-4dcf-a1ba-b60b8ebe4998.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has initiated a tender for the "Formulary Review of Blood Glucose Meters, Test Strips and Lancets for Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose". This procurement falls under the medical equipment industry category and is located in Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 18 January 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2019 and conclude on 31 March 2020. The procurement method is outlined as 'Other', reflecting a tailored approach to this specialised procurement process. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the medical equipment and consumables sector, particularly those specialising in blood glucose monitoring products. Suppliers of blood glucose meters, test strips, and lancets who can demonstrate compliance with ISO standards, effective cost models, and innovative usability features are well-positioned to compete. Moreover, firms capable of supporting patient self-management and healthcare professional requirements will be particularly advantageous, as the review process aims to select products that enhance clinical care and patient outcomes. ## Notice Blood Glucose and ketone testing Working with providers across Derbyshire the Derbyshire CCGs are undertaking a review of the current formulary choices for Blood Glucose and ketone testing. The updated formulary is intended to help healthcare professionals working in both primary care and specialist centres choose blood glucose monitoring products for people with diabetes who need to self-monitor their blood glucose (SMBG). A multidisciplinary stakeholder group consisting of including diabetes specialist nurses, GP leads for diabetes and diabetes pharmacists has been convened. This group has representatives from the CCGs, GP practices, community teams and secondary care trusts across the Derbyshire health economy. The group has defined a comprehensive set of evaluation criteria for the manufacturers to assess all their meters/strips/lancets against. These criteria look at: * Compliance with the latest ISO standards for accuracy (available for meters and needles) * Cost to the NHS of the test strips and lancets * Clinical features such as glucose & ketone testing, carbohydrate counting * Usability e.g. meter size, expiry, coding, suitability for people with disabilities * Utilisation of the latest technology e.g. supported by apps., downloadable results * Support for patient self-management * Support for healthcare professionals * Availability in both primary and secondary care * Compatibility with DVLA requirements e.g. memory storage * Plans to discontinue the product or any UK safety alerts Scores have been allocated to each criterion, weighted according to each one's relevance to clinical care and patient outcomes. The manufacturers of all the blood glucose monitoring products currently on the market will be invited to submit their products for inclusion in the review process. The resulting submissions will be scored according to pre-approved criteria. Those products which score highest will be shortlisted, and samples taken to a patient and Health Care Professionals evaluation event. The results from the patient event will inform the final decision about which products to include in the formulary. These will be signed off by the Derbyshire Joint Area Prescribing Committee for inclusion on the formulary. Blood glucose meters into 3 categories. Category A: For patients with type 2 diabetes or with gestational diabetes Category B: For patients with type 1 diabetes who need to monitor their blood ketone and blood glucose levels Category C: For patients using insulin pumps or those who have been taught carbohydrate counting The CCGs intend to award a place on the CCG Formulary for the top 2 products within each category, however the CCG reserves the right to award a place of on the formulary to more or less than 2 products. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c09e019-0d7b-461d-b92f-9d310caa6e07 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 31 Dec 2018 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c09e019-0d7b-461d-b92f-9d310caa6e07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c09e019-0d7b-461d-b92f-9d310caa6e07 31st December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26732&B=OGC Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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