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title: "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e84a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Distribution of Advanced Wound Care

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e84a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Distribution of Advanced Wound Care" is being led by NHS Shared Business Services Limited, in partnership with Supply Chain Coordination Limited. This planned procurement, currently at the planning stage as of 25 November 2025, is set within the services industry category, specifically targeting courier services. The process aims to establish an open framework agreement for the delivery of advanced wound care products across the NHS, applicable in the UK, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey regions. The procurement adheres to the open procedure method, with tender submissions accepted electronically in English, and has a tender period ending on 24 April 2026, followed by an award period concluding by 10 November 2026. The contract, valued at £91 million, is expected to start on 4 January 2027 and last until 3 January 2031.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in logistics and distribution, particularly those focusing on healthcare products. Companies with capabilities in sustainability and social value are likely to have an advantage, as these elements are heavily weighted in the tender evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the framework's suitability considerations. The collaborative procurement route aims to foster partnerships between NHS organisations and suppliers, providing a platform for innovation and the efficient distribution of medical products, ultimately benefiting NHS-approved organisations with streamlined access to advanced wound care solutions.

## 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 Agreement. As an Accredited Framework Provider under the NHS England Accredited Scheme, NHS SBS intends publish a joint procurement with NHS Supply Chain Ltd (NHSSC) to put in place a Framework Agreement for the Distribution of Advanced Wound Care Products that aligns with the Accreditation Programme standards which will be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. NHS Supply Chain and NHS Shared Business Services intend to work in collaboration with suppliers and distributors to provide the most optimal solution for wound care provision across the NHS by aligning resources and capabilities. This is a renewal of part of an existing NHS SBS agreement - Advanced Wound Care and Lymphoedema Products and Services, however, the proposal is to develop a collaborative framework where NHS SBS and NHS Supply Chain jointly procure a distributions service enabling the goods available through the NHS Supply Chain framework to be delivered within the community and wider non acute environments. Further details can be found in the specification attached to this notice. 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. The procurement is subject to Cabinet Office Controls and therefore any elements of the proposed the procurement strategy may change, following Cabinet Office Controls assurance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076843-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000,000 |
| Lots value | £91,000,000 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED |
| Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP2 7AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 12:37 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076843-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076843-2025
  25th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8352

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/

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