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title: "NHS National framework agreement for the supply of home parenteral nutrition (HPN)"
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# NHS National framework agreement for the supply of home parenteral nutrition (HPN)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e72a9f25-8982-4198-a5de-50eddd536ae9

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## Summary

The NHS England is conducting a public procurement process for the NHS National framework agreement for the supply of home parenteral nutrition (HPN). This contract is classified under the category of home medical treatment services and has a total value of £240,000,000. The contract period runs from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022, with the potential for extension. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender was completed on 19 August 2019 with an award notice published on 5 May 2020. The delivery locations include various regions in the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in home medical treatment services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those providing nutritional products, intravenous fluids, and related healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find opportunities here, given their potential to supply innovative solutions within the framework of the NHS. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses expand their market presence and contribute to critical healthcare services for patients with severe intestinal failure.

## Notice

NHS National framework agreement for the supply of the home parenteral nutrition & intravenous fluid for patients with severe intestinal failure 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022 with option(s) to extend for up to a total period of 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c160a638-1f6a-41a6-a152-3de2dd665de1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 7EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; B BRAUN HEALTHCARE; BAXTER HEALTHCARE (HOLDINGS; CALEA; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; LLOYDS PHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; ROYAL LIVERPOOL & BROADGREEN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS N H S TRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85141210 - Home medical treatment services

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c160a638-1f6a-41a6-a152-3de2dd665de1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c160a638-1f6a-41a6-a152-3de2dd665de1
  5th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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