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title: "Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593716"
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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: "2020-02-17"
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# Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593716

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## Summary

The procurement process is driven by The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the "Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors" contract. This tender aims to establish a framework for delivering Blood Clotting Factor Medicines directly to patients across NHS Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract value amounting to £1,200,000. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract signed on 7 January 2020. The delivery service is intended to cater to NHS entities across Scotland, with the framework anticipated to manage approximately 2,000 deliveries annually.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for businesses in the healthcare logistics sector, particularly those specialising in pharmaceutical delivery and patient services. Companies that meet the high standards required, including those possessing the necessary licensing and certifications for handling sensitive medical products, such as MHRA Wholesaler Dealer Authorisation, would be well-suited to compete. The framework is designed for multiple suppliers, providing a competitive landscape for larger entities capable of managing the logistical demands of homecare delivery services.

## Notice

The provision of a Home Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for the delivery of Blood Clotting Factor Medicines to patient homes across NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Framework Agreement includes the dispensing and delivery of the prescribed medicines along with ancillary products, if required, to patients in their homes or other agreed designated delivery points, and to provide removal of sharps containers as detailed within the specification documentation. This tender was for approximately 250 patients across NHS Scotland resulting in approximately 2,000 deliveries per annum. The number of patients and deliveries will vary through the duration of the Framework Agreement. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as an unranked multi-supplier framework to three (3)suppliers.

Renewal: This framework includes the option(s) to extend for up to a total period of twenty four months upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice, such notice to expire no later than the date the Framework Agreement is due to expire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381214 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ALCURA; HEALTHCARE AT HOME; LLOYDSPHARMACY CLINICAL HOMECARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85141210 - Home medical treatment services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381214
- 10 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366053
- 4 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365478

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP365478
  Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors - The provision of a Home Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for the delivery of Blood Clotting Factor Medicines to patient homes across NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381214
  Homecare Delivery of Blood Clotting Factors - The provision of a Home Delivery Service on behalf of NHS Scotland for the delivery of Blood Clotting Factor Medicines to patient homes across NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593716
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

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