Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3e-41cb-7160-8666-1abc4fbeba56/treatment-to-adult-patients-who-have-5q-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma-with-the-d closed GB open procedure # Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 27 Sept 2019 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen under the Compliance Process specified in Document 1 - Process Overview of process documentation. On 24 July 2019, NICE published Technology appraisal guidance on the use of the drug Nusinersen to treat patients with 5q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). This is a rare, genetic, neuromuscular disease, characterised by spinal motor neuron loss, muscle atrophy and motor impairment. SMA is debilitating for all patients and fatal for the worst affected; patients and their families can experience extremely high levels of burden. NHS England has agreed a 'Managed Access Agreement (MAA)' for the drug nusinersen for the treatment of eligible patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The NICE guidance sets out that the drug should only be made available to people who meet the criteria for treatment under the associated MAA. The key objectives of the Compliance Process are: to commission the service(s) to serve adult patients eligible to receive the treatment nationally. It is estimated that 600 patients (adults and children) will be treated in England over the lifetime of the contract. Patients' eligibility and population covered are described in section 4 of the Managed Access Agreement. This may include treating patients from the devolved nations. The Commissioner is seeking to appoint providers who have expertise in the treatment of adults with SMA (from 16-18 years of age, depending on local agreements) and who have the infrastructure both to be able to treat patients with nusinersen (which is given by intrathecal injection) and to collect detailed monitoring information about eligible patients. Providers will need to demonstrate that they are suitably qualified and can meet the agreed service requirements. Further information about scope and qualification requirements can be found in the process documentation published on the EU Supply eTender/Procurement portal (Quote/tender 36955). All communications regarding this opportunity will be managed via the EU Supply messaging service. Additional information: An agreement will be established with the successful applicants for a period of 3 (three) years with the Commissioner having the option to extend the contract until the end of the Managed Access Agreement (24 July 2024). To apply please visit [uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp](https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK) Quote/tender 36955 - NHS England Spec. Commissioning - Treatment to adult patients who have 5Q Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) with the Drug Nusinersen. Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/71f47de6-c77d-4b72-a709-718bc752e200) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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