Contract Overview
The scope of this framework is to provide a one stop shop solution for customers who wish to procure wholesaler distribution services for a wide range of frequently used products The comprehensive framework encompasses an extensive portfolio of categories, offering solutions that span the entire range of frequently procured products and services. By consolidating these diverse categories under one umbrella, the framework enables organisations to streamline procurement processes while ensuring all their supply and logistics needs are met efficiently and effectively. The Framework Agreement provides an easy access route for customers to contract and The broad scope of the framework covers medical products, facilities management products, essential operational supplies and routinely procured items.
Customers will also have access to a marketplace as well as the potential for a managed service which provides social value and supply chain efficiencies through end-to-end supply chain management, including logistics, inventory, and delivery coordination.
The Framework Agreement is designed to help mitigate stock shortages by offering contingency options and multi-drop logistics networks. This supports initiatives like Hospital at Home and community care.
Our objective is to help public sector bodies and NHS Trusts consolidate fragmented, low-value purchases into a single, compliant route which provides demonstratable savings. This strategy improves spend visibility, reduces administrative burden, and enhances value for money.
- Cost reduction and savings via bulk purchasing.
- Streamlines supply chains and simplified logistics by centralising sourcing, storage, and delivery, which enhances operational efficiency and reliability.
- Faster product turnaround and flexible delivery options to suit the individual needs of a Participating Authority.
- Business Continuity and resilience, as Suppliers offer multi-source inventory models, predictive analytics for disruption management, real time delivery updates and contingency planning.
- Market leading Suppliers awarded to the Framework Agreement.
- Free to access.
- Extensive range of high-quality consumables, instruments and equipment.
- Competitive pricing for the contract period and value-based offerings.
Clinical support and training (where applicable) as all suppliers under the framework provide lifetime clinical support, technical advice, and training at no extra cost. This ensures safe and effective product use across healthcare setting
The Framework Agreement is set-up against the following Lots to enable the supply of end-to-end
Lot 1 – Supply of goods and services – The scope of this lot is for Participating Authorities 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(s) 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 including but not limited to:
- Transportation Management
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Order Fulfilment:
- Inventory Management:
- Freight and Customs Brokerage
- Supply Chain Planning and Consulting
- Technology Integration
- Risk Management
- Returns Management
Lot 4 – Aggregated lot – (i) Lot 4 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.
Lot 1 – Supply of goods and services
Henry Schein UK Holdings Limited
Lot 2 – Marketplace
Lot 3 – Managed Service
Lot 4 – Aggregated lot
Customers can contact our Customer Care team on 0845 887 5000 or by email at customercare@healthtrusteurope.com to log your interest. A team member will be in touch to understand your requirements.
Please contact us to discuss award procedures to the Suppliers listed above and how we can determine compliant routes for procurement. We understand that each requirement is individual to the Participating Authority, therefore, we will provide appropriate guidance in consideration of timescales, scope of the procurement, value added services and cost savings.
