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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services

Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cc6a

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## Summary

The NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, has initiated a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Low, Mid and High Tech Homecare Services. This procurement process, classified under the health and social work services category, is currently in the Award stage, with a focus on various homecare services to be delivered across the UK. The Framework Agreement is set to operate for an initial term of 24 months, with the possibility of extending for up to an additional 24 months. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 7th June 2021, which involve a total value of £400 million (£100 million for each of the three main lots). The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing broad participation from qualified suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in homecare services, particularly those offering low, mid, and high-tech medical solutions. Companies that excel in areas such as dispensing and delivery of homecare medicines, nursing services, and refrigeration provision would be particularly well-placed to compete. With the demand for professional and reliable homecare services on the rise, businesses that align with the NHS's quality standards and can deliver innovative healthcare solutions are likely to thrive in this competitive market.

## Notice

NHS London Procurement Partnership (hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) is setting up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Homecare Medicine Services which includes Low Tech (Lot 1), Mid Tech (Lot 2) and High Tech (Lot 3) Homecare Services. This Framework will involve the provisions of: * Dispense and delivery (ambient and fridge lines) * Compounding fees and delivery * Nurse visits (training) * Nurse administration * Waste removal * Provision of refrigeration equipment * Prescription management * Standard ancillaries and equipment * Access to CMU contract prices via homecare suppliers The Framework Agreement will operate for an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months. Please refer to the ITT (Invitation to Tender) document for more information. It is expected that Suppliers should be able to deliver all the standards set out in the suite of documents submitted as part of this Framework Agreement. Please note that Lot 3 has been split further in to sub-Lots (please refer to section II.2. for further information).

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Low Tech Homecare Services

Description of the procurement: Lot 1: Low Tech Homecare Services Provision of Low Tech homecare Services is captured by Lot 1. This Lot includes, but is not limited to: * HIV * Hepatitis * Immunosuppression * Oral and inhaled antibiotic products * Basic dispense and deliver services for licensed products including oral chemotherapy* (* RPS defines oral chemo as a mid tech service, however it is considered low tech for this framework unless the call-off contract includes the provision of phlebotomy services)

Lot 2: Mid Tech Homecare Services

Provision of a Mid Tech homecare Services is captured by Lot 2. This Lot includes, but is not limited to: * Erythropoetin Stimulating Agents (ESA) * Self-injection Methotrexate * Self-injectable Biologic products for Rheumatology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology * Services requiring the provision of nurse training/support or unlicensed medicines

Lot 3: High Tech Homecare Services

Description of the procurement: Provision of a High Tech homecare Services is captured by Lot 3. This Lot includes, but is not limited to: * Aseptic products * OPAT * Products requiring equipment/ancils for administration Lot 3 is divided into 5 Sub Lots: * Lot 3A: Immunoglobulins, C1 esterase inhibitors and other products for treating hereditary angiodema * Lot 3B: Biological Products * Lot 3C: IntravenousIron Chelator * Lot 3D: Injectable medicines used for the treatment of cancers and other haematological conditions * Lot 3E: Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017660-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £120,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 20 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; CALEA; FAIRVIEW HEALTH; FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; HEALTHNET HOMECARE; HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK; LLOYDS PHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; LLOYDSPHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE; ONE STOP PHARMACY; ONESTOP PHARMACY; PEARL CHEMIST; PERSONAL HOMECARE PHARMACY; PERSONAL HOMECARE SERVICES; PHARMAXO PHARMACY SERVICES; PHARMAZON; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION; QUEST HEALTHCARE; WREN HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017660-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lpp.nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:615633-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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