The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) as the Authority wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for its members the supply of Adult and Paediatric Nutrition products as defined in this specification. This procurement exercise is being carried out as an Open Procedure under the PA23 Regulations. The Framework will run for an initial two (2) Year period with an option to extend for a further two (2) Years. (2 + 2 - maximum duration Four (4) Years)

Standard Manufacturers Bags - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule. Renewal: 2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties

Trusts stock Bags as per Document No.05 - Commercial Schedule and Formulations provided in Appendix C of the Invitation to Tender documents Renewal: 2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties

Fully bespoke bags with additions - As per Document No. 05 - Commercial Schedule Renewal: 2 Years optional extension with the agreement of both parties

Procurement Act 2023

Open procedure

Purchasing Authorities may call off this Framework using an objective assessment of the product and service requirements relevant to the individual purchase. Factors may include product availability, patient suitability, shelf life, price, value for money, lead-times, delivery requirements, supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service levels, and the ability to meet local operational and clinical requirements.

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