--- title: "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products (SBS10518)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a06" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a06" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a06.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a06.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2024-08-12" --- # Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products (SBS10518) Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a06 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a06) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a06.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) is preparing to engage in the market for the distribution of advanced wound care products. This process is currently at the planning stage, indicated by a Prior Information Notice (PIN) with the intention to hold market engagement sessions in September 2024. The procurement process is governed under CELEX 32014L0024 and involves courier services throughout the UK. The estimated value of the framework agreement is £91 million over four years, starting from 3 August 2025. Potential suppliers must participate via the SAP Ariba portal, with all responses to be submitted through this platform. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the Request for Information (RFI) before the future notice date on 27 November 2024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare logistics and distribution services. Suppliers with a focus on sustainability and social value stand to gain, as these elements will be heavily weighted during the evaluation phase. The tender is well-suited for organisations with robust delivery networks and experience in handling medical products, particularly those that can comply with the standards set by the NHS England Accredited Scheme. Furthermore, businesses with a valid DUNS number, needed for registering in the eSourcing system, are encouraged to engage in this process to potentially benefit from the high-value framework agreement with numerous NHS and Social Care organisations. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework Agreement. As an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme, NHS SBS intends to work with other NHS England Accredited Framework Providers to put in place a Framework Agreement for the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products that aligns with the Accreditation Programme standards which will be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS SBS are seeking the successful Bidder(s) to provide the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement (REF: SBS10142) on 1ST August 2025. Please see the link above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAP Ariba RFI ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025479-2024 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £91,000,000 | | 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 15:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025479-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/20233693 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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