Published date: 12 June 2019

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 April 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£231,000

Procurement reference

NSOMS001-DN391254-57531130

Published date

12 June 2019

Closing date

3 April 2019

Contract start date

1 July 2019

Contract end date

30 June 2024

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

North Somerset Council invites tenders for Needle exchange services delivered by community pharmacies.
Needle exchanges are important in preventing the spread of Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) (NICE PH52); a 2004 World Health Organisation (WHO) study states that "needle exchange services substantially and cost effectively reduce the spread of BBV's without increasing injecting use". They are particularly important in relation to Hepatitis C (HCV); injecting drug users are the largest group most at risk of contracting HCV, with approximately 80% of new HCV infections in the UK being attributed to this group. The WHO has a target to eradicate HCV by 2030; a target NHS England aim to exceed by at least 5 years.
Needle Exchanges also provide a mechanism for the safe disposal of injecting paraphernalia which helps prevent accidental needle stick injuries and reduces litter. Furthermore, they provide an important way of moving individuals towards less risky methods of drug use and provide referral routes into treatment and other services.
For pharmacy needle exchanges to function efficiently, a regular supply of suitable high-quality injecting equipment and clinical waste collection and disposal service is required. It is also essential that pharmacy staff operating the needle exchange service are suitable trained in the type of equipment available to enable them to advise service users on the products most suited to their needs and to importantly offer harm minimisation advice. Further information and tender documents can be found here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21&v=1

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Provision of Needle Exchange Equipment, Safe Disposal of Clinical Waste, Oversight, Training and Payment of Pharmacies for Service Delivery 2019

  • Opportunity
  • Published 11 March 2019

Award information

Awarded date

31 May 2019

Contract start date

1 July 2019

Contract end date

30 June 2024

Total value of contract

£231,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Orion Medical Supplies

Address

Unit E14
Telford Road Industrial Estate
Telford Road
Bicester, Oxon
OX26 4LD

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Dickson

Address

Town Hall
Walliscote Grove Road
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1275888250

Email

michelle.dickson@n-somerset.gov.uk

Website

https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21&v=1