--- title: "Advanced Wound Care Products and Services PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2020-06-16" --- # Advanced Wound Care Products and Services PIN Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fae1544b-c120-4fc9-8936-e9e449b03698.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is initiating a procurement process for Advanced Wound Care Products and Services through a Prior Information Notice (PIN). The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 6th August 2020. This initiative targets various industry categories, primarily focusing on medical consumables. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, and potential providers are encouraged to express their interest by email by the specified deadline. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical consumables and related services. Businesses engaged in providing advanced wound care dressings, therapies, educational services, and distribution logistics would be particularly suited to compete. The NHS seeks to develop its national procurement strategy and service specifications, implying a demand for innovative and comprehensive solutions in wound care management. ## Notice Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Advanced Wound Care Products and Services framework agreement. NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are consulting on a proposal to tender for the provision of Advanced Wound Care Products and Services to support NHS Organisations and the wider public sector. To help define and develop our national procurement strategy and help in the development of our service specification to meet the needs of NHS Organisations and wider Public Sectors, NHS Shared Business Services are engaging with potential providers prior to the release of any official tender documents in the Journal of the European Union (OJEU). NHS SBS is currently considering using the following lots for this procurement, however it reserves the right to change any aspect of the lotting structure or not use lots as part of any future tender process: Advanced Wound Care Dressings & Bandages, Advanced Wound Care Specialist Therapies (including Topical Negative Pressure), Lymphoedema Products and Services, Advanced Wound Care Diagnostic and Digital Products and Services, Advanced Wound Care Education (including University modules and courses) and Distribution of Advanced Wound Care products (Advanced Wound Care Delivery). Additional information: Potential providers wishing to express an interest in participating in any tender process should do so by emailing their interest to carolyn.lawton1@nhs.net by 12:00 noon on 6th August 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4b5a6a-83c6-44ad-a698-f2f74612a253 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 16 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2020 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 35113460 - Protective socks or hosiery - 64120000 - Courier services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2020 at 10:46 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4b5a6a-83c6-44ad-a698-f2f74612a253 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4b5a6a-83c6-44ad-a698-f2f74612a253 16th June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b454bca7-71c9-4e19-a406-614575015aa4 Contact details - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ Website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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