--- title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b200" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b200" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b200.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b200.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-10" --- # National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter) Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b200 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b200) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b200.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender for a National Framework Agreement aimed at the Provision of Prescription Hub Services, specifically for stoma and/or catheter services. This open procedure is part of the healthcare services industry category, with a focus on health services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 10 July 2026. The framework, divided into five Lots covering various stoma and catheter services, will serve regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. Currently active and in the tender stage, this initiative supports the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations, and aligns with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, especially those specialising in stoma and catheter care, to further their growth by participating in a long-term framework that collaborates directly with NHS entities across the UK. With a total value estimated at £18 million, it is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs that can provide innovative solutions and sustainable services meeting the needs of patients while also ensuring cost-effective distribution of medical supplies. By engaging in this framework, businesses will not only drive economic growth but also contribute to improved healthcare standards and patient outcomes across the regions served. ## 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 Stoma Service (Lots 1 and 4) This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will re-open annually during the Term of the Framework to applications from new potential Providers. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply. This notice concerns the opening of the Framework opportunity for applications from new potential Providers. Tenderers may Tender for one or more Lots of the Framework. The Framework has been established under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (and as amended) (together the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations). "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 the National Health Service Act 2006, 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. For reference, the tender notice advertising the original establishment of this Framework was 2025/S 000-017592 published 29 April 2025. ### Lot Information Lot 1. Stoma Prescription Service Services relating to stoma prescriptions Lot 2. Catheter Prescription Service Services relating to Catheter Prescriptions Lot 3. Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service Services relating to Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescriptions Lot 4. Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Services relating to Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Lot 5. Combined Stoma Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support Services relating to Combined Stoma 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/054812-2026 | | 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 | 10 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Sep 2026 - 10 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | 2027-06-10 | ## 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 - 10 Jun 2026 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054812-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054812-2026 10th June 2026 - 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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