--- title: "Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery.(SBS10525)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2024-11-06" --- # Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery.(SBS10525) Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b061b29b-8728-40d6-b11f-4d0b351d3656.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) is in the planning stage of the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery" (SBS10525). This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, specifically targeting products such as incontinence kits and medical aids, to be supplied across the United Kingdom. The early engagement notice was published on 6th November 2024, and the current milestone is the end of the engagement phase, scheduled for 10th December 2024. This procurement process is significant for NHS and social care organisations, as well as any public or private sector bodies authorised to use the framework, and aims to emphasise sustainability and social value. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, home delivery services, and repair and maintenance of medical devices. Companies that are dedicated to sustainability and social value will find this tender particularly appealing, given its significant focus on these elements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. By participating, businesses can not only expand their market reach but also contribute to the provision of essential healthcare services in the UK. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78210044-6b28-4c47-a0a0-24208a41b670 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTED | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33141621 - Incontinence kit - 33192100 - Beds for medical use - 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector - 33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs - 33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs - 33196000 - Medical aids - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs - 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 10:58 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78210044-6b28-4c47-a0a0-24208a41b670 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78210044-6b28-4c47-a0a0-24208a41b670 6th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21498527 Please follow the link to access the Request for Information (RFI) documentation. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035884-2024 Please follow the link to access Find a Tender Prior Information Notice ## Notice URLs - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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