--- title: "Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter) Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05091a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05091a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05091a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05091a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-04-29" --- # Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter) Framework Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05091a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05091a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05091a.json) ## Summary The COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is inviting tenders for a framework agreement regarding the "Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter)" aimed at centralising stoma and catheter prescription services. This active procurement, defined under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is structured into several Lots focusing on various prescription and care services. The procurement aligns with the NHS's drive to streamline patient care and is being undertaken through an open procedure method, permitting involvement from new and existing providers. This tender, classified under the health services industry, is part of a light-touch regime above threshold and has a submission deadline set for 4th June 2025. Covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL, the contract period is anticipated from 2nd August 2025 to 1st August 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience or interest in stoma and catheter management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, with provisions for both new and existing providers to expand their service offerings within the framework. The division into five Lots allows companies to bid for specific areas of expertise, enhancing service delivery and fostering innovation through the integration and sustainability of services. This framework will support efforts to improve patient access and reduce health inequalities, providing businesses a platform to contribute to healthcare improvements while potentially benefiting from cost efficiencies and regular patient interaction practices that are set to be a hallmark of this procurement initiative. ## Notice This framework is for the provision of a centralised advice and repeat prescription hub for patients with a stoma or long-term catheter, and a pre- and/or post-operative care support service to support stoma patients. The prescription hub will take responsibility for patients' on-going prescriptions and deal with any identified issues to prevent care escalation, removing responsibility from GPs behalf within participating ICSs. This will be supported by specialist nurses who would be able to offer advice, repeat prescriptions and urgent response to support patients, as well as annual reviews. The pre- and/or post-operative care support would include care for stoma patients pre- and/or post-operation, as required by the Participating Authority. Using specialist nurses as part of this prescription service gives easier access for patients to specialists who are best able to support with any problems and also with finding the best appliances/equipment for them to improve their quality of life. Centralising the system allows for prescription guidance to be applied consistently and ensure items issued are cost-effective and the quantities supplied are in line with the patients' clinical needs. It also frees up GP time and would be expected to reduce complications through more regular patient interactions, all of which should deliver both cost reductions and improvements for patients. The provision will be split into five Lots: Lot 1 - Stoma Prescription Service Lot 2 - Catheter Prescription Service Lot 3 - Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service Lot 4 - Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Lot 5 - Combined (Lots 2 and 4) This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and he Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. "Relevant authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of that Act, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement. The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date. The Framework will be open to new Providers, and existing Providers looking to expand their service offering, throughout the term of the Framework under Regulation 13 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. ### Lot Information Stoma Prescription Service Services relating to stoma prescriptions Catheter Prescription Service Services relating to Catheter Prescriptions Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service Services relating to Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescriptions Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Services relating to Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Services relating to Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 1 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | £15,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2025 at 11:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2025 29th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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