--- title: "Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery (SBS10525)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2024-11-06" --- # Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery (SBS10525) Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b43c.json) ## Summary NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has released a Prior Information Notice (PIN) as part of its planning phase for the procurement of Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery. The procurement process, identified under the title "Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery (SBS10525)", falls within the medical aids category. The primary location for this procurement is within the UK, and NHS SBS is planning to engage with the market during November and December 2024. Relevant suppliers are encouraged to complete the Request for Information (RFI) via the SAP Ariba portal, in preparation for the Framework Agreement expected to be live by 1st January 2026 after the expiry of the current Framework Agreement SBS10015 on 31st December 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture, supply, and maintenance of medical aids, including community and acute equipment, wheelchairs, beds, mattresses, and continence products. Companies offering sustainable solutions and social value services will be particularly well-suited to compete, as NHS SBS places a significant emphasis on these elements. Market engagement sessions are planned to gather insights and potentially refine the lotting structure. Businesses interested in expanding their public sector portfolio and those with expertise in medical equipment and services, particularly those able to integrate sustainability and innovation, are encouraged to participate and register via NSP Ariba with a valid DUNS number. ## 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. NHS SBS intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Community and Acute Equipment and Services, including Continence Products and Delivery to 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 Community and Acute Equipment "One Stop Shop" for Community and Acute Equipment and Services. Including: A range of aids to daily living, and moving equipment such as trollies, chairs, handling equipment, lifts, hoists, adjustable couches, plinths and clinical furniture. Wheelchairs and associated products, including managed services for maintenance and decontamination. A range of Community and Acute Beds and Mattresses, including managed services for maintenance and decontamination. Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10015 on 31/12/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI. Continence Products and Delivery A range of Continence Products, including home delivery services Additional information: Please see description in the main contract objective on the Request for Information (RFI). Lots will be further defined as an outcome of this initial market engagement PIN. The new Framework, subject to review and change, is expected to go live shortly after the expiry of the existing Framework Agreement SBS10015 on 31/12/2025. Please see the link at section 1.3 above for instructions on how to participate and submit responses via the SAPAriba RFI. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035884-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £475,000,000 | | 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTED | | 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 - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 33141621 - Incontinence kit - 33192100 - Beds for medical use - 33192110 - Orthopaedic beds - 33192120 - Hospital beds - 33192130 - Motorised beds - 33192140 - Psychiatric couches - 33192150 - Therapy beds - 33192600 - Lifting equipment for health care sector - 33193100 - Invalid carriages and wheelchairs - 33193110 - Invalid carriages - 33193120 - Wheelchairs - 33193121 - Motorised wheelchairs - 33193200 - Parts and accessories for invalid carriages and wheelchairs - 33193211 - Motors for invalid carriages - 33193212 - Steering devices for invalid carriages - 33193213 - Control devices for invalid carriages - 33193214 - Chassis for invalid carriages - 33193220 - Parts and accessories for wheelchairs - 33193221 - Wheelchair cushions - 33193222 - Wheelchair frames - 33193223 - Wheelchair seats - 33193224 - Wheelchair wheels - 33193225 - Wheelchair tyres - 33196000 - Medical aids - 33196100 - Devices for the elderly - 33196200 - Devices for the disabled - 39143111 - Mattress supports - 39143112 - Mattresses - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 50421100 - Repair and maintenance services of wheelchairs - 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products ## Release History - 6 Nov 2024 at 10:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035884-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/21498527 - 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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