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title: "Oral Nutrional Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000578867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-08-02"
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# Oral Nutrional Products

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000578867

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is currently involved in a procurement process for the supply of Oral Nutritional Products on behalf of NHS Fife Health Board. This open tender, titled "Oral Nutritional Products," focuses on delivering products specifically for adult patients aged over 16 who require nutritional support. The procurement process has been initiated, with the tender submission deadline set for 13 May 2019. The procurement is categorised under goods in the healthcare industry and will see an estimated annual contract value of £667,000, covering an expected annual requirement for around 1,000 patients. The contract period is anticipated to last for 24 months with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of healthcare goods, specifically those that specialise in nutritional products. Companies that can provide ACBS-approved items, possess the required insurance coverage, and demonstrate capabilities in adhering to product specifications are well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement of large suppliers like Abbott Laboratories Ltd in the current tender illustrates a competitive landscape where quality and compliance are paramount, thus creating a favourable environment for businesses that can differentiate themselves through exceptional service and product standards.

## Notice

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Oral Nutritional Products ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of National Health Service (Scotland) Fife Health Board. (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). For the provision and supply of Adult Oral Nutritional products to the Homes of Adult patients (over 16 years old) for NHS Fife Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Fife and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 1000 adult patients within the community in NHS Fife. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at 667,000 GBP p.a.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Adult Oral Nutritional products to the Homes of Adult patients (over 16 years old) for NHS Fife Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Fife and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 1000 adult patients within the community in NHS Fife. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at 667,000 GBP p.a.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by up to two (2) periods of twelve (12) months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362146 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,668,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,640,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33692300 - Enteral feeds

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362146
- 8 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351061

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351061
  Oral Nutrional Products - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Oral Nutritional Products ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of National Health Service (Scotland) Fife Health Board. (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). For the provision and supply of Adult Oral Nutritional products to the Homes of Adult patients (over 16 years old) for NHS Fife Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Fife and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 1000 adult patients within the community in NHS Fife. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at 667,000 GBP p.a.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362146
  Oral Nutrional Products - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Oral Nutritional Products ('Products') as outlined further below on behalf of National Health Service (Scotland) Fife Health Board. (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). For the provision and supply of Adult Oral Nutritional products to the Homes of Adult patients (over 16 years old) for NHS Fife Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Fife and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 1000 adult patients within the community in NHS Fife. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at 667,000 GBP p.a.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000578867
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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