Scope
Reference
F/105/PHS/25/JH
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 (Lots 2 and 4)
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and he Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
"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 that Act, 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.
For the avoidance of doubt, any successor bodies of any of the above entities shall be entitled to place Orders and shall be deemed Relevant Authorities for the purposes of this Framework Agreement.
The Term of this Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years from the Commencement Date.
The Framework will be open to new Providers, and existing Providers looking to expand their service offering, throughout the term of the Framework under Regulation 13 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 August 2025 to 1 August 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Lot 1. Stoma Prescription Service
Description
Services relating to stoma prescriptions
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Catheter Prescription Service
Description
Services relating to Catheter Prescriptions
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescription Service
Description
Services relating to Stoma and Catheter Combined Prescriptions
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Description
Services relating to Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Description
Services relating to Combined Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Lot value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1.5%
Framework operation description
Refer to the tender documents for details.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that 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.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
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 Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Refer to tender documents.
Technical ability conditions of participation
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 Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
Refer to tender documents.
Particular suitability
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 Catheter Prescription Service and Stoma Pre- and/or Post-Operative Care Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 June 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Social Value | Pass/Fail 10% |
Quality |
| Value | 25% |
Quality |
| Quality and Innovation | 30% |
Quality |
| Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability | 25% |
Quality |
| Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice | 10% |
Quality |
Weighting description
Refer to tender documents for details.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government