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NHS National Framework Agreement Homecare Service Lysosomal Storage Disorder

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England is looking for suppliers for healthcare work (North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland).

It is a framework worth up to £43,666,348 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 July 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 1pm, Thursday 22 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 1pm, Thursday 15 October 2026
Bids by: 1pm, Thursday 22 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price is not the only award criterion 100%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 117 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £43,666,348 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Tender documents

ITO Documents - CM-MSR-24-5704

What the notice says

CM-MSR-24-5704 - Home Delivery Service - Lysosomal Storage Disorders - July 2027. NHS National Framework agreement Home Delivery Lysosomal Storage Disorders in England and Scotland. Offer Reference number: CM-MSR-24-5704 Period of framework agreement 01 July 2027 to 30 June 2029 With option(s) to extend at the authority's discretion for a period or periods up to a total of 24 months.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 22 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £43,666,348 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 1pm, Thursday 15 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 1pm, Thursday 22 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

16 June 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 056528-2026
24 June 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 059234-2026
23 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090203-2026

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

1188

Awards

477

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Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust6 contracts
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6 contracts
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5 contracts
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust5 contracts
NHS Business Services Authority5 contracts

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From notice 056528-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 June 2026, last updated 23 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.