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title: "Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Promoting Well Legs to NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG"
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# Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Promoting Well Legs to NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon CCG

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb6744ea-63e1-43ca-ba7e-7b31793266a3

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the "Venous Leg Ulcer Healing and Promoting Well Legs" contract to serve the Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). This procurement, classified under community health services, encompasses three lots targeting Eastern, Northern, and Western Devon, with a total contract value of approximately £6,107,950. The tender period concluded on 21 February 2018, and the contract commenced on 1 July 2018, set to last until 30 June 2023. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure above the threshold, aimed at addressing the significant public health challenge posed by venous leg ulcers in the region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in wound care management and community health interventions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity, as the project has been designed to allow for their participation. Providers who can offer innovative, effective solutions in treating and managing venous leg ulcers, especially within the South West region of the UK, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

NEW Devon CCG are looking to tender for the provision of Venous leg ulcer healing and promoting well legs to the three localities in NEW Devon. This provision will be split into the three lots: - Lot 1 Eastern Devon - Lot 2 Northern Devon - Lot 3 Western Devon The impact of venous leg ulcers in adults can be significant. Venous leg ulcers can lead to social isolation, depression and loss of independence. Most people with venous leg ulcers experience pain that can be debilitating, leading to a loss of mobility and sleeplessness. Venous leg ulcers cost the NHS over one billion pounds per year. There are in excess of 100,000 active venous ulcers in the UK at any one time, and 80% of these have treatment that is based in the community. A venous leg ulcer is not a diagnosis; it is a manifestation of an underlying disease process and, as such, we need to see the person with the leg ulcer first and foremost and the disease in that context. The definition of a venous leg ulcer (detailed in Appendix 1) would be an area of epidermal discontinuity lasting in excess of four weeks. 70-80% of leg ulcers are venous. 10-20% are of mixed venous/arterial. 10% are arterial and a small number are related to other causes . Due to the nature of the pathology the mixed and arterial leg ulcers would be referred on to specialist services eg vascular eg Tissue Viability for the most appropriate treatment. Venous leg ulcers affect around 1 in 500 people in the UK. This rate rises sharply with age with an estimated 1 in 50 people over the age of 80 developing venous leg ulcers . Chronic Venous leg ulceration has an estimated prevalence of between 0.1% and 0.3% in the UK. In the UK, it is estimated that 1% of the population (and 3.6% of people older than 65) will suffer from leg ulceration during their life. If you are interested in this opportunity then please express an interest using the links below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcc165a-baba-4408-a362-feff3159ec30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,107,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,645,865 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LIVEWELL SOUTHWEST; NORTHERN DEVON HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2020 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcc165a-baba-4408-a362-feff3159ec30
- 25 Jan 2018 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d35826d-a6ad-4413-b7a0-34646a68343b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfcc165a-baba-4408-a362-feff3159ec30
  28th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d35826d-a6ad-4413-b7a0-34646a68343b
  25th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu
  in-Tend link for Documentation

## Notice URLs

- https://www.newdevonccg.nhs.uk/

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