Supply of Pre-Packed Injecting Equipment to Community Based Services in The Pan Dorset Region
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Bournemouth Christchurch Poole (BCP) Council, in partnership with Dorset Council, is seeking a supplier for the "Supply of Pre-Packed Injecting Equipment to Community Based Services in The Pan Dorset Region". This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, with additional classification in health and social work services. The tendering stage is currently active and follows an open procurement method.
The contract is anticipated to start on 1 July 2025 and will last for five years, with an option to extend for a further three years. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 11 March 2025. The services will be delivered across the pan Dorset region in England, United Kingdom.
This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers, particularly those specialising in health, medical equipment, and community support services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an inclusive opportunity. Businesses capable of providing quality, sterile injecting equipment and willing to collaborate on public health initiatives will find this tender well-suited to their competencies.
With a substantial contract value and long-term engagement, participating companies can establish a strong presence and foster relationships with local councils, thereby expanding their market reach and contributing to public health improvement.
Bournemouth Christchurch Poole (BCP) Council working in partnership with Dorset Council is looking to commission a company ('supplier') to supply pre-packed injecting equipment, for distribution to individuals who use illegal substances, within a variety of community-based services across the pan Dorset region. Community based services can be delivered within a pharmacy, custody suite within a police station or any other health provision commissioned by either BCP Council or Dorset Council, which are nominated to provide a community-based needle exchange programme. Community based needle exchanges are open access, low threshold services to allow people who inject drugs access to the provision of equipment and access to the safe disposal of returned injecting equipment in accessible non specialist services.
Needle and syringe programmes (NSP) are based on a commitment to provide people who inject equipment with sterile hypodermic needles and associated injecting equipment at no costs at the point of use. The aim of these services is to reduce the damage associated with using unsterile or contaminated injecting equipment. Anticipated start date is July 2025.
The contract will be for five years with the option to extend for a further three years (5+3). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for eight years.
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The contract period is five years.
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