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RFx ID : | 25296645 |
Tender Name : | Harm Reduction Needle and Syringe Programme (HRNSP) – National Harm Reduction Services |
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Open Date : | Wednesday, 12 January 2022 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
Close Date : | Wednesday, 23 February 2022 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
Tender Type : | Request for Proposals (RFP) |
Tender Coverage : | Sole Agency [?] |
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Exemption Reason : | None |
Required Pre-qualifications : | None |
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Procurement procurement@health.govt.nz N/A |
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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Harm Reduction Needle and Syringe Programme (HRNSP) (previously referred to as the Needle Exchange Programme or NEP). The Programme is focused on providing sterile injecting equipment to people who inject drugs, harm reduction services and advice, and collecting used equipment for disposal. This is a national programme that is expected to align with international best practice, other priority areas with the Ministry of Health and the upcoming Health Reforms. There needs to be a strong equity focus and responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi need to be met.
The contract resulting from this procurement is estimated to be in place by 30 June 2022 to enable transition to occur between 1 July 2022 – 30 September 2022. The Ministry is working towards a Go Live Date of 1 October 2022. As at 1 October, the Ministry expects the preferred provider will be in a position to implement the minimum requirements as outlined in clause 3.3 (Key Requirements) of this RFP. The intended term of the Proposed Contract is an initial term of three (3) years, followed by one optional renewal period (at the Ministry’s discretion) of two (2) years (3 + 2).
This RFP is an open competitive tender process. It is single step procurement process.
This RFP does not include purchasing of injecting equipment or disposal of used equipment.
No Winner . Unfortunately Manatū Hauora (the Ministry of Health) was unable to reach agreement and no contract has been awarded. Accordingly, under clause 6.25.1 of the RFP, Manatū Hauora has invoked its right to cancel the RFP.