Nationally Contracted Products (NCP): Non-Silicone Foam Dressings (ICN 1367)

Change:        

• This NCP procurement exercise was undertaken for Non-Silicone Foam Dressings.
• The aim was to rationalise the number of suppliers and products, create savings through consolidating volume, and to aggregate national demand to provide a sustainable competitive price for the NHS.
• This has been achieved by awarding to six suppliers to reduce risk and continuity of supply.

Impact:

• There are two lots:
  Lot 2a: Foam Dressing Adhesive
  Lot 2b: Foam Dressing Non Bordered.
• The awarded suppliers are:
  Bunzl Retail and Heathcare Supplies Ltd
  Convalon Technologies (Europe) Limited
  H & R Healthcare
  Joint Operations
  Richardson Healthcare Ltd
  Smith & Nephew.
• As of 31 October 2021, the products of the following unsuccessful suppliers will be delisted from the online catalogue for a period of 12 months:
  3M United Kingdom PLC
  Advanced Medical Solutions.
• There are a total of 15 product codes being delisted from our online catalogue.
• The NCP products will become available to order on 1 November 2021.
• There are potential national savings of 8% £340,000 for existing customers -Smith & Nephew, and 35% – 48% (£526,000 – £710,000) *by switching from the delisted suppliers. (3M and Advanced Medical Solutions) to other awarded suppliers.

Next Steps:

• See our download section to view the product listing and the delisted products for further information on the affected product codes.
• For information on trust specific savings opportunities please contact your Customer Relationship Manager.
• Trust Impact Statements will be available on 20 September 2021.
• If you have any questions about the Nationally Contracted Products, please contact your local NHS Supply Chain Customer Relationship Manager.