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title: "Framework Agreement for the Bulk Supply of Continence Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a76"
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# Framework Agreement for the Bulk Supply of Continence Products

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a76

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## Summary

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) is overseeing a Framework Agreement for the Bulk Supply of Continence Products, which falls under the goods procurement category. This multi-source contract focuses on delivering quality products and services, including wearable and disposable continence products, ancillary items, and clinical support across the UK. The agreement lasts for two years, with possible extensions for an additional two 12-month periods, allowing Participating Authorities to opt for direct awards or mini competitions to meet bespoke specifications. The most recent contract update was noted on 13th August 2024, with a significant amendment extending the agreement to 19th February 2025 to accommodate new regulatory requirements, ensuring robust oversight and review processes.

This framework offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses supplying continence products and associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, may find this tender appealing as it encourages participation through multiple awarding to up to five suppliers, fostering competitive pricing and innovation. Companies well-versed in delivering high-quality clinical support and training will benefit from enhanced market positioning through recurring procurement cycles and direct calls off. Engaging in this contract can help expand a supplier's commercial footprint within the healthcare industry, driven by structured opportunities for long-term collaboration with public sector buyers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this agreement is to deliver best value in terms of quality, safety, service and price for the bulk supply and delivery of continence products and ancillary items. The scope of this agreement includes wearable continence products, disposable and washable continence products, ancillary items, clinical support, training and bulk delivery of products. This is a multi source contract (award of up to 5 suppliers) for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further two 12 month periods. Upon award, Participating Authorities will have the opportunity to enter into call off contracts by direct award and by re-opening competition on price through mini competition to accommodate requirements for a bespoke specification. Terms and Conditions / Activity Based Income (ABI)- The terms and conditions of this Framework Agreement and any resulting Call-Off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025645-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ABENA; ATTENDS; ESSITY; ONTEX HEALTHCARE; PAUL HARTMANN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141621 - Incontinence kit

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 13:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025645-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:173450-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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