Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF831AQ
Telephone
+44 2920902253
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Total Diet Replacement Products, Patient Resources & Medical Support to Support the Dietetic Led Diabetes Remission Service in Wales
Reference number
TBA
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
1. The supply and provision of 3-4 meal replacement shakes per day for approximately 150 patients (ie. Approx.12,600 -16,800 shakes per month). These must be nutritionally complete and available in a variety of flavours both sweet and savoury
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £140,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15882000 - Dietetic products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Community Dietetics Dept
Riverside Health Centre
Wellington St
Cardiff
CF11 9SH
But Deliveries of products will be across various Hospital sites in Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Background:
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a serious condition which can get worse over time and is a growing health concern. It’s a lifelong condition for many people, but evidence is emerging that it does not have to be for everyone. Treatments have historically focused on optimizing glycaemic control using pharmaceutical agents. Data from studies utilizing total diet replacement (TDR) to facilitate weight loss have shown that the most significant predictor of remission is weight loss.
Dietitians from 4 health boards within Wales have been supporting eligible people with T2DM to manage their weight and achieve remission. The current programme supports people toward achieving remission through the use of fully funded TDR to facilitate weight loss over an initial 12 week period, within a structured intervention (Counterweight Plus) which offers a total of 12 months continued regular support with a Dietitian.
To enable the roll out across Wales of the Dietetic led diabetes remission intervention:
Good & Services Required
1. The supply and provision of 3-4 meal replacement shakes per day for approximately 150 patients (ie. Approx.12,600 -16,800 shakes per month). These must be nutritionally complete and available in a variety of flavours both sweet and savoury,
2. A central point for the ordering and distribution of the product to the participants.
3. Structured competency-based training and mentoring for the dietitians across Wales delivering the intervention.
4. Resources for screening patients for suitability.
5. Provision of medical support around the use of total diet replacements (TDR) with certain individuals who have more complex health needs.
6. Production and the updating, of medical management guidelines to support GPs manage patients whilst on the 12 month diabetes remission intervention. These include monitoring and medication adjustment guidelines.
7. Produce and update staff resources, which are available to support the delivery of the intervention as either face to face/ virtual one to one and/or group based.
8. Produce and update patient resources, suitable for both face to face /virtual one to one and/or group-based delivery of the intervention.
9. Provide support for data collection and evaluation.
10. Produce evidence that the products and resources have been used to support diabetes remission, mirroring the DiRECT study.
Timescales
The provider is required to confirm that they have the capacity and capability to provide and supply the product and resources to participants across Wales throughout the duration of the 12-18 month intervention, commencing November/December 2021 (assuming the bidder is awarded the contract).
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
At this stage it is not yet known what providers exist in the market therefore this notice is issued inviting suppliers to provide more information on the products they supply in order to explore the option to issue a tender via a competitive exercise pending on the responses received.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As set out in the Invitation to Tender when issued
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in the Invitation to Tender when issued
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
26 October 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
1 November 2021
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:114196)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The authority will allow a 10 calendar day standstill period for aggrieved bidders to raise any concerns. Any formal grievance should be issued to the address in VI.4.1) Review body