UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is seeking to establish a multi-Lot framework agreement for the supply of Radiopharmaceuticals, which are sterile and non-sterile radioactive drugs used in nuclear medicine procedures to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. The duration of the framework agreement will be two (2) years initial period with the option of extending for up to twenty four (24) months, at HealthTrust Europe's discretion.

The scope of this framework agreement across 1 (One) Lot, enables the purchase of end-to-end digital requirements. This includes procurements of individual or standalone ICT solutions, alongside procurements for combined/ bundled solutions across the entire Hardware, Software, Cybersecurity, Computer science solutions and associated services landscape. A non-exhaustive summary of these 6 Lead categories is detailed below: Hardware The provision of products, services and solutions for the design, supply, installation, delivery and facilitation of enterprise level ICT hardware solutions, across a range of brands, specifications, manufacturers and finance/ lease options. Hardware solutions are to include audio visual equipment, client devices, data storage solutions, digital technology devices, enterprise servers, furniture, housing and power, networking solutions, peripherals, telecommunication equipment, Hardware-as-a-Service (Haas) and any other items which may be reasonably described as hardware. Software The provision, implementation and facilitation of all software solutions. This varies from commoditised off the shelf programs, applications and software packages to complex bespoke software and system developed solutions. This incorporates all aspects of software licensing and software support models including cloud, mobile software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). ICT Security and Cybersecurity The provision, implementation and facilitation of all necessary ICT elements, to provide robust defences against security threats whether internal, external, digital or physical. The security category consists of technologies, solutions, processes, and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from risk. ICT Technology Assisted Services including Digitisation and Digitalisation The supply and delivery of a variety of technology assisted services to enhance a Beneficiary's delivery, performance and experience of ICT solutions. The provision of supporting value-added services which combine with the processes and functions of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications and electronics. This varies from the supply of individual services to the supply of overarching digitisation solutions (including managed services) to enhance health, social services and public service delivery e.g. Telehealth, Telecare and Telemedicine. Computer Science The provision, implementation and facilitation of all products and services to optimize and improve an organisation's data processing capabilities; improving the quality, usability and integrity of data. Social Value The Social Value categorisation will aid Participating Authorities in ensuring that what they buy creates additional benefits for society. It will enable public sector bodies to meet their social value outcomes and deliverables (where applicable) by assessing, recording, measuring and reporting social value objectives, outcomes and processes.

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services. The framework will have a comprehensive range of products and services that are categorised into 9 Lots. The duration of the framework will be 4 years maximum: 3 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 12 months.

This Framework is targeted at hardware Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM's), with the capability to provide a wide range of Client Devices, associated OEM hardware products and associated software products and services across their own brand(s) and or technology group branding. The Framework Agreement scope across 1 (One) Lot which includes; 1. Hardware (OEM Hardware) - Own brand Hardware which includes the following categories; Audio Visual Equipment excluding Smart Screens, Smart Screens/ Information Screens, Data Storage, Digital Technology Devices, Enterprise Servers, Housing and Power, Networking, Peripherals, Hardware as a Service (HaaS), Wireless Access Points and Controllers and any other items which may be reasonably described as hardware.. This category ranges from single hardware purchases and modifications of hardware equipment; to full Specification design, build, installation, support, and maintenance of enterprise level infrastructure for complete ICT Solutions. 2. Software - The provision, implementation and facilitation of OEM software solutions, to enhance the performance of accompanying and/or existing OEM hardware within a Participating Authority. This includes commoditised off the shelf programs, applications and software packages. This incorporates all aspects of software licensing including cloud, mobile software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). 3. ICT Security and Cybersecurity - The provision, implementation and facilitation of all necessary ICT elements, to provide robust defences against security threats whether internal, external, digital or physical. The security category consists of technologies, solutions, processes, and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from risk. 4. ICT Technology Assisted Services including Digitisation and Digitalisation - The provision of services to enhance OEM hardware and/or Software solutions including (non-exhaustive list) pre and post sales engagement; consultancy and advisory services; installation and on-site expertise; deployment of people for ICT related solution specific services; education and training; managed services; financial services; maintenance; technical support; logistics; hosting; security services; hardware/ software deployments, configuration disposals, data destruction, refurbishment, and recycling. 5. Social Value - The Social Value categorisation will aid Participating Authorities in ensuring that what they buy creates additional benefits for society. It will enable public sector bodies to meet their social value outcomes and deliverables (where applicable) by assessing, recording, measuring and reporting social value objectives, outcomes and processes where applicable. The Framework will enable a range of purchase options and value add benefits including but not limited to; storage and logistics, configuration, finance, Device as a Service (DaaS) and leasing.

This tender is to establish a a Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables ("Agreement"). The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will cover the provision of contrast media products such as Iodine based contrast, Barium based contrast and Gadolinium based contrast. The agreement incorporates non-ionic, Ionic, MRI Contrast and MRI contrast that is liver specific. The agreement will also cover provision of contrast injectors and consumables that are used when administering contrast media to patients, including the maintenance, repair and delivery where applicable.

A framework agreement for the supply of Patient Mobility Products and Services. Orthotics Products, include modular/bespoke/stock items. Orthotic Managed Services, include the provision of care and support that expands beyond acute settings to community and home care including initial assessment, prescription, fitting and through life monitoring. Prosthetics Products, include upper and lower limb prosthesis. Prosthetic Managed Services, include the provision of care and support that expands beyond acute settings to community and home care including initial assessment, prescription, fitting and through life monitoring. Wheelchair Products and Associated Accessories, products include manual, powered, sport, lightweight, attendant propelled and custom wheelchairs. Specialised Seating Products, products include standard seating, rise, and recline and custom made seating and customisable cushions. Wheelchair Repair and Maintenance Managed Services including delivery, collection and storage, repair and maintenance, modification, and reconditioning services, planned preventative maintenance, cleaning and decontamination and emergency call out services. Wheelchair Managed Services includes, assess, prescribe, and provide wheeled mobility equipment for those with long term mobility needs and wheelchair repair and maintenance service, and prescribe, supply and fit specialised seating products. Aggregated Lot, facilities the provision to permit Participating Authorities to tailor bespoke products and service specification to accommodate their requirements and contractually commit in advance to purchasing a specified value and/or volume of their requirements. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) -The terms and conditions of this agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION -This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. Additional information: HTE is undertaking central purchasing body activities in carrying out this tender exercise by virtue of its partnership with MSE. Notwithstanding HTE's relationship with MSE, it is HTE conducting this tender exercise and all enquiries should be directed to HTE as confirmed in Section 1 above. MSE and not HTE will execute the resultant framework agreement with successful bidders. The bodies to whom the use of this Agreement will be open include all contracting authorities in the UK as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as may be updated from time to time. In particular, the following entities in the UK (particularly those of a health and/or social care nature) are envisaged as Agreement users: Public sector classification guide and forward work plan - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk) To view the list, use the downloadable spreadsheet. This list includes each organisation's successors and assigns, any equivalent organisations and associated organisation created due to any organisational changes. This Agreement will be open to any bodies or organisations operating in the UK of a health, and/or social care nature or which have a similar procurement need, and/or any UK based central government authority listed at Annex I of Directive 2014/24/EU, in respect of any goods or services to any of the above listed organisation.

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services ("Agreement"). The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will seek to appoint suppliers for the provision of medicinal products as well as the logistics solution and services to any NHS Trust, hospital, GP surgery, community hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy.

The Tender is to establish a portfolio of Framework Agreements for the supply of National And International Permanent Recruitment Services including Recruitment Process Optimisation and Statements of Work. These will be for the provision of workforce solutions in the healthcare sector for the NHS, wider public sector and all other bodies as detailed within the Contract Notice, including: • Permanent Clinical Recruitment and Project Resourcing (including Recruitment Process Optimisation); • Permanent Non-Clinical Recruitment and Project Resourcing (including Recruitment Process Optimisation and Statement of Work); • Permanent International Recruitment; and • Modular International Permanent Recruitment. The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 2 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 24 months.

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables (“Agreement”) The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will cover the provision of contrast media products such as Iodine based contrast, Barium based contrast and Gadolinium based contrast. The agreement incorporates non-ionic, Ionic, MRI Contrast and MRI contrast that is liver specific. The agreement will also cover provision of contrast injectors and consumables that are used when administering contrast media to patients, including the maintenance, repair and delivery where applicable.

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Ophthalmic Surgical Pathway Goods & Services. The framework will have a comprehensive range of products and services that are categorised into 9 Lots. The duration of the framework will be 4 years maximum: 3 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 12 months.

This Framework is targeted at hardware Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM's), with the capability to provide a wide range of Client Devices, associated OEM hardware products and associated software products and services across their own brand(s) and or technology group branding. The Framework Agreement scope across 1 (One) Lot which includes; 1. Hardware (OEM Hardware) - Own brand Hardware which includes the following categories; Audio Visual Equipment excluding Smart Screens, Smart Screens/ Information Screens, Data Storage, Digital Technology Devices, Enterprise Servers, Housing and Power, Networking, Peripherals, Hardware as a Service (HaaS), Wireless Access Points and Controllers and any other items which may be reasonably described as hardware.. This category ranges from single hardware purchases and modifications of hardware equipment; to full Specification design, build, installation, support, and maintenance of enterprise level infrastructure for complete ICT Solutions. 2. Software - The provision, implementation and facilitation of OEM software solutions, to enhance the performance of accompanying and/or existing OEM hardware within a Participating Authority. This includes commoditised off the shelf programs, applications and software packages. This incorporates all aspects of software licensing including cloud, mobile software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). 3. ICT Security and Cybersecurity - The provision, implementation and facilitation of all necessary ICT elements, to provide robust defences against security threats whether internal, external, digital or physical. The security category consists of technologies, solutions, processes, and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from risk. 4. ICT Technology Assisted Services including Digitisation and Digitalisation - The provision of services to enhance OEM hardware and/or Software solutions including (non-exhaustive list) pre and post sales engagement; consultancy and advisory services; installation and on-site expertise; deployment of people for ICT related solution specific services; education and training; managed services; financial services; maintenance; technical support; logistics; hosting; security services; hardware/ software deployments, configuration disposals, data destruction, refurbishment, and recycling. 5. Social Value - The Social Value categorisation will aid Participating Authorities in ensuring that what they buy creates additional benefits for society. It will enable public sector bodies to meet their social value outcomes and deliverables (where applicable) by assessing, recording, measuring and reporting social value objectives, outcomes and processes where applicable. The Framework will enable a range of purchase options and value add benefits including but not limited to; storage and logistics, configuration, finance, Device as a Service (DaaS) and leasing; enabling Participating Authorities to update their ICT estate in a way that best meets their individual needs, the needs of a group of Contracting Authorities, or the needs of their Integrated Care Systems (ICS). The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 2 years (24 months) initial period with the option of extending for up to 24 months.

The scope of this framework agreement across 1 (One) Lot, enables the purchase of end-to end digital requirements. This includes procurements of individual or standalone ICT solutions, alongside procurements for combined/ bundled solutions across the entire Hardware, Software, Cybersecurity, Computer science solutions and associated services landscape. The Framework will enable a range of purchase options and value add benefits including but not limited to; storage and logistics, configuration, finance, Device as a Service (DaaS) and leasing; enabling Participating Authorities to update their ICT estate in a way that best meets their individual needs, the needs of a group of Contracting Authorities, or the needs of their Integrated Care Systems (ICS). A non-exhaustive summary of these 6 Lead categories is detailed below: Hardware The provision of products, services and solutions for the design, supply, installation, delivery and facilitation of enterprise level ICT hardware solutions, across a range of brands, specifications, manufacturers and finance (including lease) options. This hardware categorisation ranges from Hardware-as-a-Service (Haas), single hardware purchases and modifications of hardware equipment to full specification design, build, installation, deployment, support and maintenance of enterprise level infrastructure for complete ICT Solutions. Software The provision, implementation and facilitation of all software solutions. This varies from commoditised off the shelf programs, applications and software packages to complex bespoke software and system developed solutions. This incorporates all aspects of software licensing and software support models including cloud, mobile software licensing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Software solutions are to include; cloud service & solutions, operating software, programmes and applications, internet Solutions, social media solutions, bespoke software development, auditing and testing, software asset management (SAM), software license optimisation, monetisation and deployment, application programming interfacing (API), software portfolio management (SPM), software support and maintenance services and other products, solutions or services which may reasonably be described as software, development, programs or applications. ICT Security and Cybersecurity The provision, implementation and facilitation of all necessary ICT elements, to provide robust defences against security threats whether internal, external, digital or physical. The security category consists of technologies, solutions, processes, and controls designed to protect systems, networks and data from risk. ICT Technology Assisted Services including Digitisation and Digitalisation. The supply and delivery of a variety of technology assisted services to enhance a Participating Authorities delivery, performance and experience of ICT solutions. The provision of supporting value-added services which combine with the processes and functions of software, hardware, networks, telecommunications and electronics. This varies from the supply of individual services to the supply of overarching digitisation and digitalisation solutions (including managed services) to enhance health, social services and public service delivery. Computer Science The provision, implementation and facilitation of all products and services to optimise and improve an organisation’s data processing capabilities. Solutions are to include:- automation, machine learning, natural language processing, artificial intelligence and cognitive computing. Social Value The Social Value categorisation will aid Participating Authorities in ensuring that what they buy creates additional benefits for society. It will enable public sector bodies to meet their social value outcomes and deliverables (where applicable) by assessing, recording, measuring and reporting social value objectives, outcomes and processes where applicable.

HTE, on behalf of Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust placed a Contract Notice in the Find a Tender (“FTS”) seeking expressions of interest for the provision of the agreement of Managed Bank, Managed Agency & Workforce Efficiency Solutions, which comprises of 4 Lots, as listed below: • Lot 2a (Managed Bank Solutions) enables Participating Authorities to access Suppliers who are capable of providing one or more staff groups of Flexible Workers through deployment of a Managed Bank. • Lot 2b (Managed Agency Solutions) facilitating access to Suppliers providing Temporary Workers and operating as a Prime Contractor via appropriate Sub-Contractor relationships with Employment Businesses and/or Employment Agencies. • Lot 2c (Workforce Efficiency & Optimisation Solutions) enables Participating Authorities to access Suppliers who are capable of providing workforce efficiency and optimisation solutions, that includes but is not limited to Bank and Agency Demand Solutions, Direct Engagement Services and Workforce Consultancy Support. • Lot 2d (Bundled Strategic Workforce Services) enables Suppliers awarded to both of Lots 2a and 2b to combine the provision of all the awarded Services under a single contract.

HealthTrust Europe (HTE) is seeking to establish a multi-Lot framework agreement for the supply of Radiopharmaceuticals, which are sterile and non-sterile radioactive drugs used in nuclear medicine procedures to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases.

The Tender is to establish a framework agreement for the supply of a range of aseptically prepared standard, bespoke and supplemented parenteral nutrition products, the components used for compounding and additions to parenteral nutrition bags. The framework will cover the supply of multi chamber bags, standard licensed bags, paediatric, neonatal, unlicensed compounded bags including syringes, components and additions to licensed bags. The framework will cover the requirements for adult, paediatric and neonatal parenteral nutrition ("Agreement"). The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 2 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 24 months.

The Tender is to establish a standalone agreement for the supply of a Rubidium-82 generator cart to enable the cardiac PET-CT service at Barts Health NHS Trust ("Agreement"). This is a radionuclide generator that produces and administers the radioisotope Rubidium-82 for positron emission tomography (PET) myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). The generator cart is a system for infusing a radioactive nuclear medicine agent, Rubidium-82, for the purpose of imaging the heart. The duration of the Agreement will be 5 years maximum; 3 years initial period with the option of extending for up to 24 months

HealthTrust Europe is seeking bids for a framework to enable healthcare providers to insource the full range of elective Surgical and Medical Specialties offered under the NHS Tariff Payment System through a Supplier, utilising Consultant-led clinical experts to work within existing departmental structures where there is spare capacity available. Typically operating during the night and at weekends, awarded Suppliers can support healthcare providers in: • Reducing waiting lists to support healthcare providers achieve UK Government and Department of Health targets, through maximising the use of internal spare capacity; • Retaining capacity planning and delivery in-house; and • Providing a patient-focussed and Consultant-led insourced solution.

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Environmental Monitoring Solutions

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Medical Gases in Cylinders and Liquid Medical Gases ("Agreement"). The agreement will include the supply and rental of medical gases, cylinders, liquid medical gases, liquid bulk medical gases and associated consumables and devices. The agreement will be split into three (3) lots: - Lot 1: Medical Gases in Cylinders - Lot 2: Nitric Oxide, Cylinders, Monitoring and Delivery Devices - Lot 3: Liquid Medical Gases The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option to extend.

HealthTrust Europe is seeking to award a Framework Agreement and to appoint providers who have the capability of providing a comprehensive range of goods and services (collectively known as products), to support the delivery of Wholesale and Distribution Services of the CPV codes listed in section 2.1.2 of this notice and their respective child codes. The purpose of this Framework is to enable the provision of a breadth of high-quality Equipment, Consumables and Services, to meet different requirements of Participating Authorities and assist in improving supply chain outcomes. This framework will consist of the following lots: • Lot 1: Supply of Goods and Distribution - The scope of this lot is for customers to have access to a lot including distribution, stocking and management of an agreed portfolio. • Lot 2: Marketplace - The scope of this lot will facilitate an online marketplace and can be operated by a single company that manages all sales or can be a platform where multiple third-party sellers can sell directly to Participating Authorities. • Lot 3: Managed Service - The scope of this lot will facilitate Managed Services. These services can provide a wide range of functions listed in the specification. • Lot 4: Aggregated Lot - The scope of this lot enables Participating Authorities to tailor bespoke products and service to accommodate their requirements and contractually commit in advance to purchasing a specified value and/or volume of their requirements.