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Published 6 Jun 2024, 10:59 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Sexual Health

Official notice

Authority: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED (Public body)·Consortium: 3 public authorities

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products (03)Chemical products (24)Medical Devices & Pharma (33)
+1 moreHealth & Social Care (85)
 Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£61,600,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 29 Jul 2024awarded 18 Feb 2025
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Framework Agreement will look to include the following range of products - Obstetric products and accessories, Maternity products and accessories, Gynaecological products and accessories, Birthing Pools, Condoms, IUD's, Diaphragms, Sterile Lubricants, Non-Sterile Lubricants, Probe Covers and Teaching Aids. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £12m to £15.4m in the first year of this Framework Agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. The estimated value over the total Framework Agreement term (including any extension options) will be in the region of £48m to £61.6m.

However these are approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

CPV: Condoms · Contraceptives · Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment · Gynaecological hospital services · Gyneacologic or obstetric services · Latex products · Lubricants · Medical consumables · Medicinal products for the genitourinary system and sex hormones · Miscellaneous medical devices and products · Natural rubber and latex, and associated products · Obstetrical hospital services · +1 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
54 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 56 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Obstetrics and GynaecologyAwardedPublished value£49,600,000

Should include but not limited to - umbilical clamps, umbilical catheters, foetal blood sampling kits, silver nitrate caustic pencils, circumcision devices, midwifery/district nurse bags, various plastic disposable single use instruments such as advanced and optimum vaginal speculums, cervical cell collection brushes, spatulas and applicators, coil removal, long handled scissors, sponge holders, thread retriever for use in IUD's curettes, dilators, amniotic hooks, uterine manipulator, catheters, specimen cups. Collection set for termination of pregnancy, modesty blankets, vacuum assisted devices for both vaginal and caesarean deliveries, fluid collection canisters, Perineal massage gel, vaginal moisturiser, gynaecological tests for bacterial vaginosis and the detection of amniotic fluid. Rehabilitation devices to aid pelvic floor muscles and also to treat vaginismus, vulval disease and pelvic pain. birthing pools.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
85111300 Gynaecological hospital services85111320 Obstetrical hospital services85121210 Gyneacologic or obstetric services
Lot #2Sexual HealthAwardedPublished value£12,000,000

Includes the following product ranges - Condoms, IUD's, IUS and Diaphragms, Sterile Lubricants, Non-Sterile Lubricants, Probe Covers, Teaching Aids and Period Products.

Delivery: UK · Various Locations in the UK
Extensions: This Framework Agreement will have the option to extend up to a total duration of no longer than 48 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
03116000 Natural rubber and latex, and associated products03116300 Latex products24951100 Lubricants33112000 Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment33190000 Miscellaneous medical devices and products33641000 Medicinal products for the genitourinary system and sex hormones

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 60%Price: 30%Social value: 10%
Published sub-criteria (5)
  • Operational and Supply Chain Arrangements: 20%
  • Customer Service, Support and Relationship Management: 20%
  • Contract Management and Performance: 20%
  • price: 30%
  • Social Value: 10%
Published award criteria (5)
  • Operational and Supply Chain Arrangements: 20
  • Customer Service, Support and Relationship Management: 20
  • Contract Management and Performance: 20
  • Social Value: 10
  • Price: 30
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    Applicants should refer to II.2 of this Contract Notice for further details in respect of appointment to the individual Lots across the Framework Agreement.

    Applicants may bid for one, more than one or all of the Lots and Applicants should refer to the Invitation to Tender for more information in respect of this.

    The term of contracts formed under the Framework Agreement may continue beyond the end of the term of the Framework Agreement itself.

    NHS Supply Chain expects to provide successful Suppliers with the opportunity to offer additional savings to customers through the provision of discounted pricing, value added offerings and commitment initiatives.

    NHS Supply Chain will share savings information in order to assist its customers with making informed procurement decisions.

    NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity; 3) any government department, agency or other statutory body (for the avoidance of doubt including local authorities) and/or 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector. Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the Framework Agreement and enter into contracts under it.

    Electronic ordering will be used and electronic invoicing will be accepted and electronic payment will be used. For the avoidance of doubt, and notwithstanding the estimate indicated at II.2.1, NHS Supply Chain does n…

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Parent company or other guarantees may be required in certain circumstances. Further details will be in the tender documents
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Sexual Health” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
6 Jun 2024, 10:59 BST
Last source update
17 Jun 2025, 10:32 BST
Award evaluation window
23 Jul 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-032831
Classification (CPV)
CondomsContraceptivesEcho, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipmentGynaecological hospital servicesGyneacologic or obstetric servicesLatex productsLubricantsMedical consumablesMedicinal products for the genitourinary system and sex hormonesMiscellaneous medical devices and products
+3 moreNatural rubber and latex, and associated productsObstetrical hospital services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-046de7 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

The Framework Agreement includes obligations with respect to environmental issues and a requirement

for successful suppliers to comply with the NHS Supply Chain Code of Conduct.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Appeals to be logged in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended)

Publisher note: Submission of expression of interest and procurement specific information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal at https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// Candidates wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement-specific information (if required) through the NHS Supply Chain eTendering portal as follows: Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// . — Click on ITTs Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following ITTs: ITT_1314 – Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Sexual Health ITT_1315 - Lot 1 – Obstetrics and Gynaecology ITT_1316 - Lot 2 – Sexual Health Please note: you must respond to IT_1314 In addition to any lots you intend to respond to. — Click on Express Interest. — If you intend to respond select Intend to Respond. Applicants are encouraged to download the supplier handbook located within the eProcurement portal by following the 'Supplier Helpcentre' link within the Useful Links section of the Dashboard. For any technical help with the portal please contact: Tel: 0800 069 8630 or email: [email protected] Please refer to Section III.1.1 for additional information.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ ↗

Appointment period ends
29 Jul 2024, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
210 days from the deadline
Bids opened
23 Jul 2024, 09:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com ↗

Timeline

19 Jun 2024 → 17 Jun 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    19 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    23 Jul 2024, 09:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    29 Jul 2024, 15:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    17 Jun 2025, 10:32 BST

Notice history

7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Jun 2024
  1. Status changed to active
    19 Jun 2024, 14:46 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    19 Jun 2024, 14:46 BST
  3. Deadline published: 22 Jul 2024, 15:00 BST
    19 Jun 2024, 14:46 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    19 Jun 2024, 14:46 BST
  5. Deadline moved to 29 Jul 2024, 15:00 BST
    24 Jul 2024, 15:43 BST
    +7 days · was 22 Jul 2024, 15:00 BST
  6. Status changed to complete
    17 Jun 2025, 10:32 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    17 Jun 2025, 10:32 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.222 Jul 202429 Jul 2024+7 d
—Bid openingIV.2.723 Jul 202430 Jul 2024+7 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2024-06: 1 release · 6 Jun 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 56admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 54busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 18 Feb 2025

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £61,600,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Signed
    18 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Sexual Health

    Signed
    4 Feb 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Obstetrics and Gynaecology54bids———
2 · Sexual Health20bids———

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Supply Chain Coordination Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawHealth Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, UK, SE1 8UGContact email

Consortium members and other public bodies

Framework contractors & participating bidders

56 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awarded

The first 50 of 56 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.

Show 40 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.