Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d12-54b4-718b-aed0-6ac5770a5077/national-assessment-for-the-supply-of-blood-glucose-and-ketone-meters-testing-s closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Assessment for the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and lancets [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £160,000 Published 29 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 10 Feb 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 This Assessment Process relates to the supply of blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips, and associated consumables that are used to support the management of diabetes in primary care. This assessment process seeks to support the delivery of the NHS Long-Term Plan for diabetes management through the following key objectives: - Equitable access to the same products no matter where the patient lives; - Minimum quality standards established in a fair and transparent way to better address patient needs; - Recommendations aligned with NICE and the availability of CGM and intermittent monitors; - Prescribing practices are joined up across primary and secondary care; and In January 2023, NHSE undertook an assessment to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness of meters, test strips and lancets. The assessment included: • Accuracy of glucose readings • Reliability and consistency of test results • Ease of use for patients and healthcare professionals • Compatibility with various blood glucose meters • Cost-effectiveness and overall value for money • Compliance with relevant regulatory standards Following the assessment and the identification of the preferred blood glucose and ketone meters, testing strips and lancets, Commissioning Recommendations were published in April 2023. NHSE has recently carried out the annual review and have decided to re-open this assessment. New Suppliers wishing to be part of the recommendations Suppliers wishing to participate in the assessment for an opportunity to be included in the updated Commissioning Recommendations are encouraged to monitor the NHS England procurement portal (Atamis) for further updates. ### Suppliers who are part of the current recommendations Suppliers who were successful on the first round of assessments and are listed on the commissioning recommendations need not apply for a full re-assessment, unless the specifications of their products have changed since the initial assessment. New and Existing Suppliers will also have the opportunity to update their price. If they wish to do so, they will be required to provide evidence that they have submitted the change request to NHS Business Services Authority. Otherwise, the latest price on the drug tariff will be used in the assessment. Documents can be accessed through the Atamis Portal [health.atamis.co.uk](http://health.atamis.co.uk/) Reference: C294473 Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal [health-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome). Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: ### Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous medical devices and products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dfa40b8f-09df-4453-b4fa-d66ada21a702) 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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