--- title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL" published: "2022-03-29" --- # National Framework Agreement for the provision of an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a47bffaa-d76e-4b23-a405-b83e05ff10d4.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for a National Framework Agreement aimed at providing an Enteral Feeding Accessories Delivery Service. This opportunity falls within the miscellaneous medical devices and products category and is located in Chester, England. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 13 June 2022 and run until 12 July 2026. This contract was published on 29 March 2022, and the initial tender period closed on 3 May 2022. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, and a total value of £5 million has been allocated for this service. This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical devices and healthcare services, particularly those that can provide enteral feeding accessories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as all suppliers meeting the minimum criteria will be considered. Companies with experience in healthcare procurement and those able to deliver products to both clinical and community settings will find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their business operations and client base. ## Notice The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feed accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service anticipates appointing all Bidders who score a total of 60% or more (who have met the minimum requirements which are set out in these ITT documents) to supply the products and services, as detailed within the specification at SCHEDULE A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT SPECIFICATION. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest and bid for this ITT: 1. Browse to the esourcing portal https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk and click on viewcurrent opportunities 2. Select the title of the ITT. 3. Review the ITT, Framework Agreement Specification, Prerequisites and List of Eligible Users (you may do this without registering). 4. Register your organisation on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). 5. Accept the portal terms and conditions and click 'continue', Enter your organisation and user details, Note the username you chose and click 'Save'when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 6. Login to the portal with the username/password. 7. Click the 'PQQs/ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are PreQualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) 8. Click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content. 9. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ/ITT into your 'My PQQs/My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only). You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments'in the 'PQQ/ITT Details' box. 10. Responding to the ITT. Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) You can now use the Messages function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. Note the deadline for completion, then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact theTendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26cb0c9-3c0f-49a6-b22b-57980821a6cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2026 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products ## Release History - 29 Mar 2022 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26cb0c9-3c0f-49a6-b22b-57980821a6cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26cb0c9-3c0f-49a6-b22b-57980821a6cf 29th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eab52dd4-7058-4900-9fd2-f9f203ec1a27 FTS Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9f356ff-7a66-4fa0-8188-0549daf51e0d Framework Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/752e48e3-5968-4174-8917-ad1042443e85 Framework Prerequisites - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/064575ff-0b06-481c-8af8-70015ba78615 Framework List of Eligible Users - http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk Full ITT documentation and bid submission ## Notice URLs - https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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