Needle Syringe Programme
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The Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of its open procurement process for the Needle Syringe Programme, focusing on the supply of needle and syringe products along with related services. This initiative is classified under clinical products and other health services, covering locations such as Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Telford, Staffordshire, and Portsmouth. The contract, valued at £578,960.94 and awarded to Exchange Supplies Ltd, will commence on 1st January 2026, and is set to run until 31st December 2029.
The programme aims to offer a comprehensive, adaptable service in compliance with current legislation, open to all relevant stakeholders via an online ordering platform. This tender presents opportunities for businesses experienced in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in clinical, rehabilitation, and community health services or those able to extend pharmacy services using digital platforms. Companies with innovative approaches to drug and alcohol-related public health issues will find this contract advantageous for business expansion, enabling them to reach diverse communities and enhance their service portfolio across multiple regions in the UK.
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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