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title: "Continence Pads & Garments"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000686574"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL PROCUREMENT"
published: "2022-03-11"
---

# Continence Pads & Garments

Buyer: NATIONAL PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000686574

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the National Procurement agency, focusing on the tender titled "Continence Pads & Garments" within the healthcare industry. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, following a limited procurement method designed to meet urgent demands related to Covid-19. The contract, valued at £85,519,915 and active since March 31, 2016, covers the supply and distribution of continence pads and garments across Scotland, specifically targeting homecare environments and residential care facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare supply sector, particularly those specialising in medical goods distribution. Companies providing similar products or services, capable of meeting the delivery requirements across Scotland, would be well-positioned to compete. The need for reliable suppliers has intensified due to recent health challenges, creating potential for growth for experienced suppliers in the healthcare logistics and medical supply industries.

## Notice

The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting. Delivery requirements are based on prescription data received via the Community Continence Nursing Service within each Participating Authority. The delivery cycles will be managed by the Framework Participant based on patient prescription data. The supplier will provide an interface system that will maintain a full and complete record of all patient requirements and monitor/control the product issue and delivery procedures. The supplier system is to be accessible to Participating Authority staff (after Authorisation from Participating Authority Service Manager) and enable the viewing of patient profiles, prescription and delivery history.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting.

### Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for a modification (maximum duration 12 months) to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply and remove unnecessary disruption from the Authority at this time in line with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443226 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,519,915 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PROCUREMENT |
| 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 | ONTEX HEALTHCARE; PAUL HARTMANN; SCA HYGIENE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33141621 - Incontinence kit
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443226

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR443226
  Continence Pads & Garments - The supply of Continence Pads and Garments together with distribution to NHS Scotland National Distribution centre, to patients in a homecare environment within Scotland in either their own home or in a Nursing / Residential Care Home setting. Delivery requirements are based on prescription data received via the Community Continence Nursing Service within each Participating Authority. The delivery cycles will be managed by the Framework Participant based on patient prescription data. The supplier will provide an interface system that will maintain a full and complete record of all patient requirements and monitor/control the product issue and delivery procedures. The supplier system is to be accessible to Participating Authority staff (after Authorisation from Participating Authority Service Manager) and enable the viewing of patient profiles, prescription and delivery history.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000686574

## Provenance

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