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title: "Oral Nutrional Products - Adult Homecare"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604418"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2019-12-05"
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# Oral Nutrional Products - Adult Homecare

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604418

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Oral Nutritional Products - Adult Homecare," is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), located at Gyle Square, Edinburgh. This open tender is part of the 'goods' category and aims to supply adult oral nutritional products for home delivery to approximately 4,252 patients within the NHS Grampian Health Board area. The tender period is set to close on 13 January 2020, with an estimated annual contract value of £1,060,916. The arrangement includes a potential framework agreement for contractors and incorporates community benefits as part of the overall requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of medical or health-related products, particularly those specialising in nutritional goods. Companies that can meet the specified quality and technical requirements, including compliance with Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) standards, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on fair work practices and community benefits further suggests that potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and workforce welfare to enhance their tender submissions.

## 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) Grampian 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 Grampian Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Grampian and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 4252 adult patients within the community in NHS Grampian. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at GBP 1,060,916 p.a. based on current GP10 prices and indicative usage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Adult Oral Nutritional products to the Homes of Adult patients (over 16 years old) for NHS Grampian Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Grampian and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 4252 adult patients within the community in NHS Grampian. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at 1,000,000 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=DEC374365 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,243,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33692300 - Enteral feeds

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374365

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374365
  Oral Nutrional Products - Adult Homecare - 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) Grampian 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 Grampian Health Board. The home delivery provision will cover patients aged 16years and over, registered with a GP within NHS Grampian and, receiving oral nutritional support products as assessed by a registered dietitian. Currently there are approximately 4252 adult patients within the community in NHS Grampian. The annual value of the requirement is estimated at GBP 1,060,916 p.a. based on current GP10 prices and indicative usage.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604418
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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