Wound Management Products

Description

The existing Wound Management framework currently contains a wide range of products predominately utilised by Tissue Viability Nurses (TVNs), and other specialists in wound care. The contract does not include products specific for surgical use (such as ported dressings) or dressings products intended for different uses, such as plaster of Paris dressings for casting. It also excludes “simpler” products such as basic plasters. All of the exclusions listed above are covered under other associated dressings contracts. As NWSSP has entered the final 12 months of the current agreement, preparations have commenced on the next full scale tender exercise which will be let for a full contractual term of 4 years, plus the option to extend for a further 12 months. Detailed specifications and evaluations methodologies have been developed to ensure that the needs of the services across NHS Wales continue to be met. In consideration of the ongoing issues faced and the time required to undertake a fully compliant tender, extension to the current contract(s) will enable a timely and thorough tender and enable continuity of service during that period. NWSSP, therefore, intends to extend the current framework and associated Lots for a 12 month period to enable the undertaking of the new competitive tender in 2022.