--- title: "PROVISION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043437" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043437" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043437.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043437.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BARNET ENFIELD AND HARINGEY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST" published: "2024-01-24" --- # PROVISION OF BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS Buyer: BARNET ENFIELD AND HARINGEY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043437 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043437) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043437.json) ## Summary The Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust has completed a tender process for the provision of blood glucose meters. They intend to contract with GlucoRx Ltd for these meters, testing strips, and quality control testing. The contract will span 3 years, with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, starting from February 6, 2024. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without the publication of a contract notice. The main procurement category is goods, and the classification is for monitors. This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in the production or supply of blood glucose monitoring devices. Companies with a focus on medical devices and healthcare technology may find this tender suitable for expanding their market reach. As the contract includes the provision of blood glucose meters, testing strips, and quality control testing services, businesses offering these products and services would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## Notice This is not an opportunity, but a VEAT notice to inform the market that GlucoRx Ltd is intending to contract for provision of blood glucose meters, testing strips and external quality control testing. This contract will be held for a 3 year Period, (with an option to extend an extra 2 years) from 06 February 2024. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This project was started 2021 where we undertook a mini competition via the NHSSC framework for Blood Monitoring. As only one supplier submitted a bid the Trust cancelled the procurement due to lack of competition and supplier engagement to successfully test the market. Following a failed mini competition via the NHS Supply Chain Framework, an Open Procedure was conducted. Again, we only received one bid which did not meet the Trust SFI's for a competitive process and failed to achieve market testing for price, EQA testing and Trust training. An alternative supplier was identified via market research and verified via conversations with other Trusts to understand the pricing structure and ways of working. GlucoRx Ltd presented a huge saving for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) when the meters were reviewed by the medical team, they were deemed appropriate for use especially as they meet the set regulatory requirements for Blood Glucose testing, and can provide a product that tests for both Glucose and Ketones in one device, which will streamline processes across the Trust. Internal Quality testing solution and External Quality assessments are provided and managed by the supplier at no cost to the Trust, as well as all meters, batteries and logbooks. Options: Can extend for a further 2 years ### Procurement Information This project was started 2021 where we undertook a mini competition via the NHSSC framework for Blood Monitoring. As only one supplier submitted a bid the Trust cancelled the procurement due to lack of competition and supplier engagement to successfully test the market. Following a failed mini competition via the NHS Supply Chain Framework, an Open Procedure was conducted. Again, we only received one bid which did not meet the Trust SFI's for a competitive process and failed to achieve market testing for price, EQA testing and Trust training meaning the procurement was cancelled. An alternative supplier was identified via market research and verified via conversations with other Trusts to understand the pricing structure and ways of working. GlucoRx Ltd presented a large saving for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust and Camden & Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) and when the meters were reviewed by the medical team, they were deemed appropriate for use especially as they meet the set regulatory requirements for Blood Glucose testing, and can provide a product that tests for both Glucose and Ketones in one device, which will streamline processes across the Trust. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002442-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Jan 2024 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BARNET ENFIELD AND HARINGEY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N15 3TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Haringey | | Electoral ward | Hermitage & Gardens | | Westminster constituency | Tottenham | | Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London, TLI43 Haringey and Islington, TLI54 Enfield, TLI71 Barnet | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLUCORX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33195100 - Monitors ## Release History - 24 Jan 2024 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002442-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.glucorx.co.uk - http://www.nelft.nhs.uk - https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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