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title: "Supply of a Homecare Service for Iron Chelators (oral and injectable medicines for the treatment of chronic iron overload)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ca3"
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buyer: "BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-06-16"
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# Supply of a Homecare Service for Iron Chelators (oral and injectable medicines for the treatment of chronic iron overload)

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ca3

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## Summary

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a tender process for the Supply of a Homecare Service for Iron Chelators. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically pharmaceutical products. The tender included two lots: Oral Iron Chelators and Injectable Iron Chelators. The Trust invited bids from various Contracting Authorities including hospitals and healthcare trusts in the Thames Valley and Wessex region. The procurement method used was a Ranked Framework with an option for a 2 x 12 month extension. The deadline for submissions was on the 16th of June 2023.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the pharmaceutical industry a chance to supply oral and injectable iron chelators to healthcare establishments in the UK. Companies specialising in pharmaceutical products, especially those experienced in supplying to NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations, would be well-suited to compete. In this tender, the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust plays a crucial role as the buyer, providing a significant opportunity for suppliers to engage with a reputable healthcare organisation and potentially secure long-term contracts. The tender process involved a selective procurement method, focusing on quality criteria including Technical Specification Compliance/Quality and Corporate Responsibility/Social Value.

## Notice

Supply of a Homecare Service for Iron Chelators (oral and injectable medicines for the treatment of chronic iron overload) - Ranked Framework The ranked framework will be open to participating Trusts of the Thames Valley and Wessex Pharmacy Procurement Service

### Lot Information

Oral Iron Chelators

The Supply of a Homecare Service for Iron Chelators (oral medicines for the treatment of chronic iron overload). The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Solent NHS Trust Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Additional to these members of NHS Commercial Solutions may use this contract. These Trusts can be viewed at: http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/trusts.php Addresses for these Trusts can be viewed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/OtherListing.aspx For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Participating Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement Due to the evolving structure of the NHS, other NHS organisations to which the NHS Trusts listed above are affiliated or become affiliated will be granted access to this framework, for example Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Options: Option for 2 x 12 month extension (maximum duration 4 years)

Injectable Iron Chelators

The Supply of a Homecare Service for Iron Chelators (injectable medicines for the treatment of chronic iron overload). The following Contracting Authorities are entitled to place Orders: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Isle of Wight NHS Trust Milton Keynes NHS Foundation Trust Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Solent NHS Trust Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust Additional to these members of NHS Commercial Solutions may use this contract. These Trusts can be viewed at: http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/trusts.php Addresses for these Trusts can be viewed at: http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/OtherListing.aspx For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Participating Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement Due to the evolving structure of the NHS, other NHS organisations to which the NHS Trusts listed above are affiliated or become affiliated will be granted access to this framework, for example Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Options: Option for 2 x 12 month extension (maximum duration 4 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017202-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Bullbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK; PHAMAXO PHARMACY SERVICES; PHARMAXO PHARMACY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017202-2023
- 1 Mar 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005639-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercialsolutions-sec.nhs.uk/trusts.php
- http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/OtherListing.aspx
- https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml

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