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title: "Needle Syringe Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047855"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Needle Syringe Programme

Buyer: MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047855

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## Summary

The Midlands Partnership University Foundation Trust conducted a procurement process titled "Needle Syringe Programme" in the category of addiction treatment products. This award process, captured in October 2025, is for the provision of needle and syringe products and associated services. The procurement aimed for a nationwide rollout encompassing regions like Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth. The process concluded with the awarding of the contract to Exchange Supplies Ltd in September 2025, indicating a completion of the tender cycle. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with a focus on providing goods to key locations through community pharmacies and direct service user delivery.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for companies engaged in the production and supply of medical and clinical products, particularly those specialising in addiction treatment. Companies with an expertise in logistics and e-learning platforms are also well-suited for participation, given the requirements for a flexible delivery service and staff training components. The NHS Foundation Trust's investment in this programme, valued at approximately £578,960, reflects the substantial market potential for suppliers that can meet the demanding service requirements and geographical reach of this national health initiative.

## Notice

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is seeking a qualified provider to collaborate with a nationwide drug and alcohol service provider for the supply of needle and syringe products and all associated paraphernalia. The provider must deliver the service across a national geography, which currently includes Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth. The service must be flexible to meet changing commissioning requirements over the life of the contract. The service will include the provision of a range of needle and syringe products and associated paraphernalia, e-learning covering needle and syringe programme and Naloxone Awareness for Trust staff, printed materials for service users. Delivery will be available to Community Pharmacies, Trust Community Drug and Alcohol Services and directly to service users homes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is seeking a qualified provider to collaborate with a nationwide drug and alcohol service provider for the supply of needle and syringe products and all associated paraphernalia. The provider must deliver the service across a national geography, which currently includes Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth.The service must be flexible to meet changing commissioning requirements over the life of the contract. The intention is to offer a future proof, safe, non judgmental, person centred confidential service built upon lived experience that is cost effective. The service will include the provision of a range of needle and syringe products and associated paraphernalia, e-learning covering needle and syringe programme and Naloxone Awareness for Trust staff, printed materials for service users. Delivery will be available to Community Pharmacies, Trust Community Drug and Alcohol Services and directly to service users homes. The supplier will be required to provide an online ordering platform accessible to service users, community pharmacy and trust services that will be flexible to allow restrictions to product types and/or volumes dependent upon geographical area. It must meet accessibility, data protection and privacy requirements and legislation. A Prior Information Notice for this opportunity was published 28th June 2024. Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019785

Renewal: Options to extend within the contract, twice by up to 12 months for each extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063348-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £578,960 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | MIDLANDS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Coton |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXCHANGE SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33693300 - Addiction treatment
- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063348-2025
- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035907-2025
- 28 Jun 2024 at 10:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019785-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mpft.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=82962&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95007&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/67601

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