--- title: "Procurement for the Provision of Incontinence Products (Pads) Incl. A Delivery Service to Hospitals & Patient Homes - All Wales" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a775" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a775" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a775.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a775.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-04-19" --- # Procurement for the Provision of Incontinence Products (Pads) Incl. A Delivery Service to Hospitals & Patient Homes - All Wales Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a775 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a775) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a775.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is planning a tender for the provision of Incontinence Products (Pads), including a delivery service to hospitals and patient homes across Wales. The procurement process is at the planning stage, set to initiate with an anticipated future notice date of 1st June 2021. The scope encompasses the supply of various disposable and washable incontinence products, worth approximately £29,630,260, with a primary focus on supporting both primary and secondary care in Wales. This contract aims for a sole provider over an initial three-year duration, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in personal care products, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics and delivery services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive product ranges—including adult and child incontinence solutions—should consider competing for this contract, given the increasing demand for effective continence care solutions in the NHS. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to Value Based Health Care (VBHC) principles and effective collaboration with health boards will be particularly well-suited for this tender. ## Notice NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) - Procurement Services on behalf of University Health Boards UHB and Trusts, is planning to publish a tender for the provision of Incontinence Products (Pads) Incl. A Delivery Service to Hospitals & Patient Homes, which will be let for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Supply of adult, child and babies body-worn disposable incontinence products to include all-in-ones, pull-ups, pads, washable products, fixation pants. Supply and delivery will be required for hospitals and patients at home throughout Wales. It is the intention to award this contract to a sole provider on an All Wales basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Incontinence can range in severity from a small leak to complete loss of bladder or bowel control. Incontinence affects women, men and children of all ages, physical ability and background. There are however some health conditions and life events that can put a person at an increased risk of developing either urinary or fecal incontinence. Bladder and bowel problems are common and in most cases treatable, but they are poorly understood and often under-prioritised within health and care provision in Wales. Individual patient assessment is a fundamental activity guiding best practice for the provision of containment products for adults in Wales. This is essential prior to identifying management options and consideration of the use of containment products. The contract is for the supply and delivery of disposable and washable (reusable) incontinence products to both primary and secondary care patients, and does not include or provide individual assessments. This service is excluded from the contract as it undertaken by Continence Advisors within each Health Board and Trust. The product ranges include; - Adult Napkins/Diapers - All-in-Ones - Babies (under 4 years) / Children (4 years+) Napkins/Diapers - Pads - Shaped and Rectangular - Fixation Pants - Procedure Pads The pressures on NHS Wales is increasing each year with the growth in patients requiring ongoing continence care, and inflationary pressures related to the trading relationship with the EU. Therefore, interest in Value Based Health Care (VBHC) has increased significantly in the NHS and it is very closely associated with the Welsh Government's 'Prudent Healthcare' in Wales initiative. - Achieve health and wellbeing with the public, patients and professionals as equal partners through co-production. - Care for those with the greatest health need first, making the most effective use of all skills and resources. - Do only what is needed, no more, no less; and do no harm. - Reduce inappropriate variation using evidence-based practices consistently and transparently. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008196-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,630,260 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 3UB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Gabalfa | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 18310000 - Underwear - 18400000 - Special clothing and accessories - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33141621 - Incontinence kit - 33700000 - Personal care products - 33751000 - Disposable nappies - 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 11:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008196-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk - https://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=97113 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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