Progressing to a request for proposals for the supply and distribution of compression hosiery for the treatment of venous leg ulcers
PHARMAC would like to notify suppliers, DHBs, service providers and treating clinicians that PHARMAC’s interest in this area is now expected to be progressed further via a request for proposals (RFP) for the supply and distribution of compression hosiery for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (VLU).
This is expected to be issued within the next few months. We expect to publish the RFP on PHARMAC’s website, the Government Electronic Tender Service (GETS) and send it directly to suppliers and other interested parties that responded to the initial request for information.
We would like to thank suppliers, DHBs, service providers and treating clinicians who took the time to respond to the request for information (RFI) on a proposal to fund compression bandages and hosiery for the treatment of VLU dated 24 May 2013.
Background
Compression hosiery
Following the RFI dated 24 May 2013, PHARMAC has obtained sufficient information to indicate that running a RFP for the supply and distribution of compression hosiery is likely to be the best option at this stage.
The RFP could result in listing agreements with two or more suppliers and/or distributors of compression hosiery for the treatment of VLU. We will provide additional information in the RFP when it is issued within the next few months.
Compression bandages
After reviewing the responses to the RFI and obtaining further advice, we do not expect to progress a proposal to list compression bandages in Section B of the Pharmaceutical Schedule (community listings). We do not expect to include compression bandages in the RFP discussed above for compression hosiery.
The listing of compression bandages in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule (hospital listings) has been progressed as part of a registration of interest (ROI) which was issued on 23 August 2013. PHARMAC is now consulting on a proposal to list a range of wound care products with certain suppliers. More information on ROI and the consultation can be found on our website.
Feedback received in response to RFI (key themes)
DHBs, service providers and treating clinicians
The majority of responses from DHBs, service providers and treating clinicians were from nurses with an interest in the funding of compression bandages and hosiery for the treatment of VLU in the community.
Some of the key themes that came through were as follows:
Theme | Comments |
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Funding |
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Services |
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Bandage and hosiery |
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Benefits of compression hosiery |
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Ordering and distribution |
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Suppliers
Some of the key themes that came from supplier responses were as follows:
Theme | Comments |
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Supply arrangement |
The majority of suppliers preferred a dual or multiple supplier arrangement while some suppliers expressed an interest in sole supply arrangements. |
Supply term |
Most suppliers preferred contract duration of 2-3 years with rights of renewal. |
Other comments |
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More information
If you have any questions about this notification, please contact:
Bronwyn Hale
Therapeutic Group Manager
Email: bronwyn.hale@pharmac.govt.nz
Telephone: (04) 901 3239
Marcus Kim
Procurement Manager
Email: marcus.kim@pharmac.govt.nz
Telephone: (04) 901 3207