Needle Syringe Programme
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The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process, seeking a supplier for their Needle Syringe Programme. This public procurement, classified under the "Clinical products" category and related classifications, is geared towards health services such as addiction treatment and rehabilitation. The service areas include, but are not limited to, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth.
An open procedure is utilised in this process, with the procurement deadline set for 28th July 2025, at noon. The contract period is from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2029. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health service supplies industry to gain exposure and grow by providing critical support for a nationwide health initiative.
Companies with expertise in clinical product supply chains and capabilities in managing online ordering platforms that comply with data protection laws are particularly well-suited. The emphasis on an adaptable and comprehensive service aligns well with businesses that can offer innovative solutions, ensuring service delivery across multiple locations. Though it is not specifically tailored for SME or VCSE categories, larger organisations with a nationwide operational reach might find this tender particularly advantageous.
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is seeking a qualified provider to collaborate with a nationwide drug and alcohol service provider for the supply of needle and syringe products and all associated paraphernalia. The provider must deliver the service across a national geography, which currently includes Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth. The service must be flexible to meet changing commissioning requirements over the life of the contract.
The intention is to offer a future proof, safe, non judgmental, person centred confidential service built upon lived experience that is cost effective. The service will include the provision of a range of needle and syringe products and associated paraphernalia, e-learning covering needle and syringe programme and Naloxone Awareness for Trust staff, printed materials for service users. Delivery will be available to Community Pharmacies, Trust Community Drug and Alcohol Services and directly to service users homes.
The supplier will be required to provide an online ordering platform accessible to service users, community pharmacy and trust services that will be flexible to allow restrictions to product types and/or volumes dependent upon geographical area. It must meet accessibility, data protection and privacy requirements and legislation. A Prior Information Notice for this opportunity was published 28th June 2024.
Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-019785
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The contract period is four years.
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