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title: "Adult Oral Nutritional Supplements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04983d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANARKSHIRE"
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# Adult Oral Nutritional Supplements

Buyer: NHS LANARKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04983d

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## Summary

NHS Lanarkshire, a public health authority in the United Kingdom, has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of adult oral nutritional supplements. This contract, conducted through an open procedure under the procurement method, falls within the dietetic products category as described by the CPV classification 15882000. The contract was awarded to Abbott Laboratories Ltd, and the process reached the award stage by 13 May 2025. The procurement covers the area of Lanarkshire (UKM8) and involves the provision of nutritional supplements to adult patients in the community on a flexible delivery basis. The contract became active as of 7 February 2025, with an estimated value of GBP 1,034,304.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and distribution of dietetic products, specifically those that can adapt to fluctuating delivery requirements. Companies with capabilities in electronic ordering and invoicing, with the capacity for robust logistical management, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The tender emphasised quality and technical capability, balanced with competitive pricing as the award criteria, making it an attractive proposition for firms that can offer high-quality nutritional support products with responsive delivery models. Abbott Laboratories Ltd's engagement highlights the opportunity for large-scale suppliers to secure substantial contracts in the public health sector.

## Notice

NHS Lanarkshire wishes to appoint a Contractor for the issue of Oral Nutritional Supplements to adult patients in the community on an 'off-script' basis. There is currently an average of 1,250 deliveries made to ONS patients in the community on a monthly basis, this number is approximate and likely to increase or decrease based on the requirements of NHS Lanarkshire's patients. The contractor must be able to cope with decreases or increases to delivery numbers throughout the contract. The contractor will be required to supply ONS products to bolus fed patients and will be required to report on the supply to these patients. The supply of ONS to acute sites will continue to be via national framework NP512/19 and any of its successors, the contractor products used in acute will mirror the outcome of this tender.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Lanarkshire wishes to appoint a Contractor for the issue of oral nutritional supplements to adult patients in the community on an 'off-script' basis. There is currently an average of 1,250 deliveries made to ONS patients in the community on a monthly basis, this number is approximate and likely to increase or decrease based on the requirements of NHS Lanarkshire's patients. The contractor must be able to cope with decreases or increases to delivery numbers throughout the contract. The contractor will be required to supply ONS products to bolus fed patients and will be required to report on the supply to these patients. The supply of ONS to acute sites will continue to be via national framework NP512/19 and any of its successors, the contractor products used in acute will mirror the outcome of this tender.

Options: Throughout the lifetime of the Contract, the Board may request that the Contractor provides new or alternative products specific to the needs of individual patients.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions are available at the sole discretion of the Board (3+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020819-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Board may wish to tender for the provision of ONS to adult patients in the community at the expiry of the initial contract term or subsequent extensions. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,039,253 |
| Lots value | £4,039,253 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,034,304 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANARKSHIRE |
| Locality | BOTHWELL |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G71 8BB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Bothwell and Uddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15882000 - Dietetic products

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020819-2025
- 7 Oct 2024 at 15:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032132-2024
- 2 Oct 2024 at 13:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031549-2024
- 5 Sep 2024 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028380-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000777244
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00297

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