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title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b47c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2023-03-20"
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# Framework Agreement for the supply of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b47c

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buying organisation, is planning a procurement process labelled "Framework Agreement for the supply of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare Service" in the health services category. The anticipated contract value over a 4-year period is estimated to be around £200 million, with the initial contract valued at £4 million. The current procurement stage is "planned," with an expected future notice date of April 21, 2023. Suppliers are required to meet specific NHS data security standards as part of the tender.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment, pharmaceutical products, and health services sectors. Companies capable of providing a comprehensive homecare service, including dispensing medicines and nursing administration, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a tender initiation, with the tender being open to all National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit Standard and register with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) to participate in this significant procurement process.

## Notice

Medical equipments - 33100000 Pharmaceutical products - 33600000 Health services - 85100000 The Contractor is to provide a comprehensive homecare service for provision of Delivery of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare service from a GPhC registered Pharmacy for the member Purchasing Authority's in accordance with the agreed contract and legal requirements, which comprises; dispensing and delivering a range of medicines, with the option required to deliver Ancillaries, remove waste product, provide suitable fridge, bedside reconstitution, nursing administration of medicines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor is to provide a comprehensive homecare service for provision of Delivery of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare service from a GPhC registered Pharmacy for the member Purchasing Authority's in accordance with the agreed contract and legal requirements, which comprises; dispensing and delivering a range of medicines, with the option required to deliver Ancillaries, remove waste product, provide suitable fridge, bedside reconstitution, nursing administration of medicines. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. https://www.empc.nhs.uk/ The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls Additional information: This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. The current annual value of the contract for The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative Members (EMPC) is PS4m. We anticipate growth of this Contract with additional Trust take up and increase in patient numbers. The anticipated contract value over a 4 year period is in the region of PS200m; depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in 11.2.4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008073-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 16:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008073-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.empc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls
- https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/

## Provenance

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