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title: "NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0498de"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# NHS England Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pen Needles RFI

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0498de

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## Summary

NHS England is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process focused on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and Insulin Pen Needles. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market insights for potential future procurements. Key areas of interest include the range and features of CGM systems, the variety and safety features of insulin pen needles, and innovations in diabetes care. Suppliers are invited to provide this information to help NHS England shape future strategies. The deadline for RFI responses is 17:00 on Wednesday, 18th September 2024, and the responses must be submitted via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in medical devices, particularly those involved in diabetes care. Companies offering cutting-edge technologies for CGM systems and insulin delivery solutions will find this RFI of particular interest. NHS England's substantial procurement budget of £215 million GBP indicates the scale and importance of this potential procurement. Firms with capabilities in delivering innovative, high-quality, and cost-efficient medical products are well-suited to respond and potentially shape the future of diabetes management in the NHS, laying the groundwork for substantial future contracts.

## Notice

NHS England is undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to explore the availability and supply of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices and Insulin Pen Needles. The aim of this Request for Information is to gather relevant information from suppliers in the market to better understand current offerings, innovations, and potential solutions that can support effective diabetes management in NHS services.

This exercise is purely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal procurement process. However, the information provided will assist NHS England in shaping potential future procurement strategies and ensuring that patients benefit from high-quality and cost-effective products.

Key Areas of Interest:
- The range of Continuous Glucose Monitoring devices available.
- Features and benefits of CGM systems, including accuracy, ease of use, and connectivity with other diabetes management tools.
- Insulin Pen Needles, including size, comfort, safety features, and availability of various gauges.
- Innovations in the field of diabetes care, including new products or technologies.
- Supplier capabilities, including delivery, support, and potential cost efficiencies.

Suppliers with relevant products and services in these areas are encouraged to participate in the Request for Information process

This PIN is for market engagement purposes only. Participation in this Request for Information does not constitute any offer or guarantee of future procurement, and it does not imply that a contract or tender will follow.

Providers wishing to provide information will need to respond with the information requested by the documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The RFI documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C305527 and the closing date for completed RFI responses is 17:00pm , on Wednesday 18th September 2024. To express interest and participate in this request for information exercise, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should
Providers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact
Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Assessment of Drug Tariff medical devices used in the management of diabetes. Additional information: This PIN is for market engagement purposes only. Participation in this Request for Information does not constitute any offer or guarantee of future procurement, and it does not imply that a contract or tender will follow.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028650-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33615000 - Medicinal products used in diabetes

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 14:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028650-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/covid-19-vaccination-site-sign-up-process-guidance-for-all-suppliers/

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