Official UK procurement notice
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Authority: Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)
What is being bought9 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionPharmacy Homecare Services – a dispensing and delivery service for a range of low and mid pharmaceutical products with the option of a nursing support service.
This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime: Regulation 74-77.
The tender consists of 9 Lots.
This procurement was managed by the Peninsula Purchasing and Supply Alliance on behalf of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust acting for itself and the following organisations: -
Plus
Guernsey - Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Jersey General Hospital
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. (Merger of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust & Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust
Please note not all the Trusts named in the Contract Notice are currently participating in this Framework. Please refer to the tender documents for further information. Additional Trusts named may join at a later date.
CPV: Home medical treatment services · Hospital and related services · Hospital support services · Pharmacy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 15 suppliers · 8 bids received (0.5 per place) · 9 appointed
Lots and requirements (9)Procurement structure
9 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Oncology & HaematologyCancelledPublished value£52,804,550
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 1 - Oncology & Haematology Homecare Service- A comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Oncology/Haematology medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #2NeurologyCancelledPublished value£57,450,825
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 2 - Neurology Homecare Service includes multiple sclerosis and migraine therapies - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Neurology medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #3HIVCancelledPublished value£16,040,550
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 3 - HIV Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of HIV medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #4Hepatology and Organ Transplantation ImmunosuppressantsCancelledPublished value£6,103,600
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 4 - Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #5Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (EPO)CancelledPublished value£3,000,000
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 5 - Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (EPO) Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of EPO medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #6Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNFsCancelledPublished value£277,865,000
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 6 - Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNFs Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNF medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots
Lot #7Medical SpecialitiesCancelledPublished value£80,555,460
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 7 - Medical Specialities Homecare Service includes Cardiology Oral CF, Respiratory & Oncology SC - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of medical specialities medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #8Growth Hormones and EndocrinologyCancelledPublished value£26,645,300
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 8 - Growth Hormones and Endocrinology Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of growth hormone and endocrinology medicines with optional nurse support. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able bid for any number of Lots.
Lot #9FertilityCancelledPublished value£820,110
Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech
Lot 9 - Fertility Homecare Service - a comprehensive dispensing and delivery service for a range of fertility medicines. Additional information: This Framework Agreement was broken down into Lots. Offerors were able to bid for any number of Lots.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Oncology & Haematology | 60% | 40% | |
| 2 · Neurology | 65% | 35% | |
| 3 · HIV | 60% | 40% | |
| 4 · Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants | 60% | 40% | |
| 5 · Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (EPO) | 50% | 50% | |
| 6 · Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNFs | 65% | 35% | |
| 7 · Medical Specialities | 65% | 35% | |
| 8 · Growth Hormones and Endocrinology | 65% | 35% | |
| 9 · Fertility | 45% | 55% |
- Suitability
Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
Any supplier may be disqualified who does not respond to the following in the requisite manner:
- Suppliers are required to submit their tender response via the Trusts e-tendering portal - CTM - which is accessed at uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp ↗ - please make sure that you are registered to avoid any future delays.
- Information and formalities necessary for evaluating if requirements are met:
(a) Is bankrupt or is being wound up, where his affairs are being administered by the court, where he has entered into an arrangement with creditors, where he has suspended business activities or is in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations;
(b) Is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory winding up or administration by the court or of an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations;
(c) Has been convicted by a judgment which has the force of res judicata in accordance with the legal provisions of the country of any offence concerning his professional conduct;
(d) Has been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means which the contracting authorities can demonstrate;
(e) Has not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which he is establi…
- Economic & financial standing
The Trust will also be utilising the NHS supplier information database (sid4gov) to manage and assess general pre-qualification information in the form of a profile. As well as responding to the tender via the e-tendering portal , candidates are requested to provide or update their profile on the sid4gov as follows:
a) candidates should register on sid4gov at http//gps.cabinetoffice.g… ↗ by clicking on the Register Organisation tab and select the Supplier button.
b) to continue with the registration process Suppliers must have a current DUNS Number. If a Supplier does not have a DUNS Number there is a link to the D&B UK website to request a DUNS Supplier Number.
c) Suppliers who already have a published profile on sid4gov must confirm that information is up to date ;i) candidates should ensure all relevant sections of their NHS sid4gov profile are completed to demonstrate their ability to meet the short listing criteria applicable to this contract. Where access to NHS sid4gov is unavailable, please contact NHS the sid4gov helpdesk.
PLEASE NOTE ALL RESPONSES TO FIND A TENDER SHOULD BE MADE THROUGH THE E-TENDERING PORTAL AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ON SID4GOV TO UPDATE OR PROVIDE COMPANY PROFILES ONLY
- Technical & professional ability
See above III. 1.1
- Price carries 35–55 points depending on the lot. Read the split per lot below.
- “Pharmacy Homecare Services - Low and Mid Tech” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 15 suppliers, 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- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- 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
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 4 May 2021, 09:36 BST
- Last source update
- 1 Dec 2021, 14:51 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 16 Jun 2021 – …
- Authority reference
T20/0418- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-029816- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aaedFind a Tender
- Performance terms
Please refer to the tender documents - performance monitoring section.
How it was run
Official noticeTender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=37305&B=NHSSW ↗
- Appointment period ends
- 16 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 360 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 16 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
Timeline
16 Jun 2021 → 1 Dec 2021 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown16 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened16 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
- Notice published1 Dec 2021, 14:51 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Jul 2021- Published value published: £521,285,39527 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Status changed to active27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Procurement method changed27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST
- Deadline moved to 16 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST27 Jul 2021, 18:14 BST-2 days · was 18 Jun 2021, 12:00 BST
- Status changed to complete1 Dec 2021, 14:51 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 16 Jun 2021 | 18 Jun 2021 | +2 d |
| — | Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.7 | 16 Jun 2021 | 18 Jun 2021 | +2 d |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast9 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Lot 1 - Oncology & Haematology
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £52,804,550
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - Neurology
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £57,450,825
- Status
- active
Lot 3 - HIV
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £16,040,550
- Status
- active
Lot 4 - Hepatology and Organ Transplantation Immunosuppressants
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £6,103,600
- Status
- active
Lot 5 - Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (EPO)
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £3,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot 6 - Cytokines, Biologics and Anti-TNFs
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £277,865,000
- Status
- active
Lot 7 - Medical Specialities
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £80,555,460
- Status
- active
Lot 8 - Growth Hormones and Endocrinology
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £26,645,300
- Status
- active
Lot 9 - Fertility
- Signed
- 26 Oct 2021
- Value
- £820,110
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8bids · 8 electronic | 2 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Peninsula Purchasing & Supplies AllianceMediation bodyReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
13 commercial parties on the notice- HealthNet Homecare (UK) LimitedFramework contractor
- Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services LtdFramework contractor
- Alcura UK Ltd Framework contractor
- Fairview HealthFramework contractor
- Fresenius Medical Care (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Healthcare at Home LimitedFramework contractor
- Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical HomecareFramework contractor
- LloydsPharmacy Clinical HomecareFramework contractor
- LloydsPharmacy Clinical HomecareFramework contractor
- Personal Homecare PharmacyFramework contractor
Show 3 more suppliers
- Personal Homecare PharmacyFramework contractor
- Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services LtdFramework contractor
- Polar Speed Distribution LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.