The annual cost of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for the NHS is estimated as £3 billion and £1.9 billion respectively. In total, all lung conditions (including lung cancer) directly cost the NHS in the UK £11 billion annually.
Respiratory diseases can be a major factor in winter pressures faced by the NHS; most admissions are non-elective and during the winter period these double in number. Switching to deliver respiratory care in the community can help reduce this pressure on the NHS.
Our Respiratory Therapy – Equipment and Consumables Framework Agreement covers the treatment of sleep apnoea, provision of non-invasive ventilation and assists patients with mucus clearance. All the goods and services provided support the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of the patient throughout their therapy care pathway from the trust’s premises to the patients’ home, supporting the NHSE 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance of implementing virtual wards. The framework agreement also includes the long-term observations and compliance reporting of the patient.
There is a home delivery service that ensures patients receive their necessary respiratory therapy consumables directly at home, enhancing convenience and compliance with treatment plans. This service helps maintain continuity of care and improves patient outcomes.
The products and services provided help patients self-manage their respiratory disease, which can help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.”
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement covers all services, equipment and consumables used to treat sleep disordered breathing – products include CPAP, BIPAP and all facemasks, humidifiers, and other accessories. It also covers patients who require non-invasive ventilation – NIV machines and all consumables and patients who require mucus clearance.
The services provided includes remote data monitoring, diagnostics, home delivery of consumables and assistance in redesigning patient pathways to assist with the need to see more patients but within a defined budget.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
01 October 2021 – 31 December 2025
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
SUPPORTS CLINICIANS
Supports clinicians with services and products, including data management, diagnostics, and home delivery of consumables to assist with improving patient pathways.
COMPREHENSIVE OFFER IN ONE LOT
A flexible framework agreement that enables customers to develop their services without the necessity of re-tendering, as all components are encompassed within a single, adaptable lot.
SUPPORT PATIENTS TO SELF-MANAGE
The products and services provided help patients self-manage their respiratory disease, which can help prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
ADVANCED REMOTE MONITORING
Includes the provision of advanced remote monitoring technologies enabling real-time tracking of patient health metrics, allowing healthcare providers to quickly respond to any changes in patient conditions.
SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTING VIRTUAL WARDS
All the goods and services provided support the diagnosis and ongoing treatment of the patient throughout their therapy care pathway from the Trust’s premises to the patients’ home to support the NHSE 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance of implementing virtual wards.
HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
Home delivery services will facilitate the delivery of essential respiratory therapy consumables directly to patients’ homes, thereby improving convenience and adherence to treatment plans.
Supplier Details
Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
