Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-bbf1-713a-a2a6-3abd6aa18b7e/framework-agreement-for-the-supply-of-an-ivab-opat-homecare-service pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework Agreement for the supply of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare Service [University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-hospitals-of-derby-burton-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 20 Mar 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Contractor is to provide a comprehensive homecare service for provision of Delivery of an IVAB / OPAT Homecare service from a GPhC registered Pharmacy for the member Purchasing Authority's in accordance with the agreed contract and legal requirements, which comprises; dispensing and delivering a range of medicines, with the option required to deliver Ancillaries, remove waste product, provide suitable fridge, bedside reconstitution, nursing administration of medicines. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Inclusion of ICB's / Mental Health Trusts across the region may be required at a later stage. Current Acute Membership is listed below but is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list. [empc.nhs.uk](https://www.empc.nhs.uk/) ### Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ### Leicester Partnership NHS Trust ### Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust ### Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust ### United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ### Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: [sps.nhs.uk](https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/) Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory: [england.nhs.uk](https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/) NHS Foundation Trusts at: [england.nhs.uk](https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls) This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. Additional information: This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. The current annual value of the contract for The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative Members (EMPC) is £4m. We anticipate growth of this Contract with additional Trust take up and increase in patient numbers. The anticipated contract value over a 4 year period is in the region of £200m; depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in section 4 above Suppliers will be required to meet the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit Standard for their Information Systems The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at [emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml](https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml) For full access to the documents and to be able to submit a bid please go to the web address above and register. Once registered you can find the invitation to tender by searching the ref D94 For any technical problems with the procurement portal please contact the Bravo eTendering helpdesk: ### Phone: 0800 069 8630 E-mail: Read full description ## CPV classification Medical equipments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c46b3947-720c-43a5-92bc-c32eb1959c6d) 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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