Award of Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories Framework Agreement to Multiple Suppliers by NHS Supply Chain

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NHS Supply Chain awarded a framework agreement to Alcado Limited, Ardo medical Ltd, BABEASE FOODS LIMITED, Central Medical Supplies Limited, GBUK Enteral Ltd, H.J.

HEINZ FOODS UK LIMITED, HiPP UK Ltd, Inspiration Healthcare, Kendal Nutricare Ltd, and Laborie Medi for the supply of infant feeding and associated accessories.

The framework covers infant food and formula (ready-to-feed and powdered), specialist medical infant food, infant meals, sucrose solution, sterilised water, feeding equipment, bottles, teats, cups, beakers, specialist feeders, breast pumps, collection sets, secure milk storage, and accessories such as soothers, sterilisers, bottle warmers, nipple shields, breast shells, nipple formers, breast pads, thermo/hydro gel pads, and nipple cream, as well as infant feeding education and training resources.

The estimated total value over the framework term is £26,800,000, with initial expenditure anticipated at £6,600,000 to £6,700,000 in the first year.