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Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Medical Pulp Associated Products via the Stock/eDirect/Direct route to market. This includes but is not limited to; a range of products that are used to assist with the toileting of patients, collection of samples and aid the administration of procedures. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable Medical Pulp, Medical Pulp support products, Macerators, Bedpan Washers and Absorbent products for use with Medical Pulp.
This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP £100,000,000 ex VAT /
£120,000,000 inc VAT throughout the duration 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 purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a procurement that NHS Supply Chain intends to commence during September 2026.
The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
Requirements
The following certification will be a requirement of the upcoming tender exercise and Tenderers may be required to include evidence of this within their tender submission:
PPN 009 'Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains'
In February 2025 PPN 009 "Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains" was published. This PPN specifically calls out the NHS as being in scope. The PPN requires the risk of Modern Slavery to be identified for each Procurement activity, and appropriate due diligence conducted to manage these risks.
Risk Profiling and Methodology
Each NHS Supply Chain procurement, including the forthcoming procurement for Medical Pulp & Associated Products 2027 has been assessed, using a standard methodology. The methodology has been developed using a database of risk, mapped to E-class codes. This has been mapped to the procurement activity to assess the level of risk, prior to knowing which specific suppliers and value chains are going to be used.
| Lot | Title | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 | — |
This risk profiling has been conducted on Medical Pulp & Associated Products in the pre-market phase and has been determined a Medium risk category.
Based on that risk the following tools will be applied to the procurement to understand the specific risk in the proposed supply chains.
Medium Risk: Modern Slavery Assessment Tool + Evidence Review
The Pre Market Engagement Notice pre-positions the supply base of the tools we will apply in the tender to manage that risk. These requirements will be evaluated as part of the tender submission and the results used to assess the level of risk in the Suppliers Value Chain ahead of any award.
PPN 009 Tender Submission Requirements
Confirmation (yes/no) that The Modern Slavery Assessment Tool has been completed - will form part of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire of the tender. Results will be evaluated to establish Supplier risk.
Evidence Review on Modern Slavery - will be evaluated at tender submission to also establish Supplier risk.
Actions for Suppliers/Potential Suppliers to take now in the Pre-Market Stage
Ensure you have completed the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT), you have a plan in place to act on the recommendations it makes, and you maintain the assessment annually. The Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) can be accessed via the following link https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/msat
The NHS has adopted PPN002 (taking account of Social Value), and therefore this future Framework Agreement will require suppliers to state what is their Social Value proposition which in turn will be made available to customers who utilise the Framework Agreement to aid their decision making when using the framework.
In addition, the NHS has adopted the Government's 'Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans' PPN006 requiring all suppliers with new contracts for goods, services and/or works irrespective of value to publish a carbon reduction plan for their direct emissions. Suppliers bidding on NHS Supply Chain tenders will also be required to submit an Evergreen Assessment Level 1 minimum. The Evergreen Assessment can be accessed via the following link https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-commercial/sustainability/evergreen/
Suppliers are also encouraged to register themselves on the Central Digital Platform by using the following link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html
The Framework Agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies and/or services from suppliers not appointed to the Framework Agreement at its sole discretion.
In order for NHS Supply Chain to engage with you in the pre-tender phase please register your expression of interest by following the instructions below.
REGISTRATION
If registration has been completed:
If you have any queries regarding the NHS Jaggaer E-procurement Portal or completing your expression of interest on this system, please contact our Support Helpdesk managed by Jaggaer on telephone: 0800 0698630 or by E-mail: help_uk@jaggaer.com