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title: "Harm Reduction Products CMP"
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buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
published: "2018-11-21"
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# Harm Reduction Products CMP

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a46d43e-0777-45a3-b275-07fd40080add

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of harm reduction products, including needles, syringes, and related supplies, to support needle exchange and harm protection services across various regions in the United Kingdom. The initial expenditure is projected to be approximately £1,350,000 excluding VAT in the first year, with a total estimated value of £5,400,000 excluding VAT over the potential four-year duration of the framework. The tender was published on 9th July 2018, and the formal tender period concluded on 1st August 2018, following an open procurement method as defined by the open procedure, applicable for contracts above the threshold.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical goods, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing medical supplies and harm reduction products will be well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing bespoke or pre-assembled packs tailored to the requirements of NHS Supply Chain customers, in line with the government's drug strategy. Engaging in this framework can bolster suppliers' visibility and expand their market reach within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a Framework Agreement to supply the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the stock, E-Direct, Blue Diamond and Direct route of supply for products to support needle exchange and harm protection services. Products include citric acid sachets, preparation spoons, vitamin C sachets, needles, syringes and also harm prevention packs. Bespoke harm reduction preassembled packs may be requested by NHS Supply Chain customers from time to time to support the government drug strategy 2017, which aims to reduce illicit and other harmful drug use. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 1 350 000 GBP excluding VAT in the first 12 months of this Framework Agreement however this is approximate only and the values may vary. It is estimated that the total expenditure over the lifetime of the framework (2 years with option to extend a further 2 years) will be in the region of 5 400 000 GBP excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f339f8-0044-4d9c-8e83-d6b0bd09205b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 17 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EXCHANGE SUPPLIES; FRONTIER PLASTICS; ORION MEDICAL SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141322 - Arterial needles

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2018 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f339f8-0044-4d9c-8e83-d6b0bd09205b
- 9 Jul 2018 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7948f5ea-6105-4dea-958c-67778b767204
- 14 Aug 2017 at 14:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb0ec09-85c1-4c92-a215-4b6210fc2b44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f339f8-0044-4d9c-8e83-d6b0bd09205b
  21st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7948f5ea-6105-4dea-958c-67778b767204
  9th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb0ec09-85c1-4c92-a215-4b6210fc2b44
  14th August 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da595aea-e8b7-42e0-863b-c8aba852b729
  Harm Reduction Products CMP
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e277606d-d26d-472b-9566-a92c044fcb98
  Tender Notice
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:287428-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  Tender Notice

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