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title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter)"
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# National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/national-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-prescription-hub-services-stoma-and-or-c-ocds-h6vhtk-06b200). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Prescription Hub Services (Stoma and/or Catheter)". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £15,000,000. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 10 Jul 2026, 14:00 BST. Published submission portal: health-family.force.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust-nhs-rjr)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £15,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 10 July 2026 at 14:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/national-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-prescription-hub-services-stoma-and-or-c-ocds-h6vhtk-06b200#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b200`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** The framework will be available to all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).
"Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or an NHS trust established under section 25 of the National Health Service Act 2006, a county council or county borough council in Wales, a local health board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006, a National Health Service trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act
2006, or a special health authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/national-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-prescription-hub-services-stoma-and-or-c-ocds-h6vhtk-06b200#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [health-family.force.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhealth-family.force.com%2Fs%2FWelcome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/national-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-prescription-hub-services-stoma-and-or-c-ocds-h6vhtk-06b200#participate

## Description
This framework is for the provision of a centralised advice and repeat prescription hub for patients with a stoma or long-term catheter, and a pre- and/or post-operative care support service to support stoma patients.
The prescription hub will take responsibility for patients' on-going prescriptions and deal with any identified issues to prevent care escalation, removing responsibility from GPs behalf within participating ICSs. This will be supported by specialist nurses who would be able to offer advice, repeat prescriptions and urgent response to support patients, as well as annual reviews. The pre- and/or post-operative care support would include care for stoma patients pre- and/or post-operation, as required by the Participating Authority.
Using specialist nurses as part of this prescription service gives easier access for patients to specialists who are best able to support with any problems and also with finding the best appliances/equipment for them to improve their quality of life. Centralising the system allows for prescription guidance to be applied consistently and ensure items issued are cost effective and the quantities supplied are in line with the patients' clinical needs. It also frees up GP time and would be expected to reduce complications through more regular patient interactions, all of which should deliver both cost reductions and improvements for patients.
The provision will be split into five Lots:
Lot 1 - Stoma Prescription Service
Lot 2 - Catheter Prescription Service
Lot 3 - Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service
Lot 4 - Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Lot 5 - Combined Stoma Service (Lots 1 and 4)
This is a Framework under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.
In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, the Framework will re-open annually during the Term of the Framework to applications from new potential Providers. Previously appointed Providers are NOT obliged to re-apply.
This notice concerns the opening of the Framework opportunity for applications from new potential Providers.  
Tenderers may Tender for one or more Lots of the Framework. 
The Framework has been established under The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (and as amended) (together the PSR) for use by all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).  "Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006. It means a combined authority, an integrated care board, a local authority in England, NHS England, an NHS foundation trust or a...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/national-framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-prescription-hub-services-stoma-and-or-c-ocds-h6vhtk-06b200)

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Lot 1. Stoma Prescription Service
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £15,000,000
- **Description:** Services relating to stoma prescriptions
- **Contract Period:** 10/09/2026 to 10/09/2029

### Lot 2: Lot 2. Catheter Prescription Service
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £15,000,000
- **Description:** Services relating to Catheter Prescriptions
- **Contract Period:** 10/09/2026 to 10/09/2029

### Lot 3: Lot 3. Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £15,000,000
- **Description:** Services relating to Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescriptions
- **Contract Period:** 10/09/2026 to 10/09/2029

### Lot 4: Lot 4. Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £15,000,000
- **Description:** Services relating to Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
- **Contract Period:** 10/09/2026 to 10/09/2029

### Lot 5: Lot 5. Combined Stoma Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £15,000,000
- **Description:** Services relating to Combined Stoma Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post Operative Care Support
- **Contract Period:** 10/09/2026 to 10/09/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F054812-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-10T13:59:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-01T03:33:54.239Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06b200