Closed ATM View - Health/038/1516
To establish a panel of suppliers of specified products under the Australian Government's Insulin Pump Programme.
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart
The IPP provides a means-tested subsidy for insulin pumps and associated consumables for young people under the age of 18 with type 1 diabetes. The Programme aims to increase the affordability of insulin pump therapy for families who have children with type 1 diabetes but do not have access to other means of reimbursement, such as private health insurance.
The Department of Health (Department) is seeking Tenders from suppliers that are capable of supplying products under the IPP, specifically including insulin pumps.
The Department intends to:
- identify a panel of suppliers to provide the products on a best value for money basis; and
- enter into a Deed of Standing Offer with each Panel Supplier for the supply of the product
Panel Suppliers will be obliged to make the products available for supply to successful applicants under the IPP. Relevant products may be purchased from time to time by the Programme Administrator on an as-needs basis, in accordance with the arrangements set out in the Deeds of Standing Offer and the Programme Guidelines.
The IPP Panel will be established for a period of three years, commencing on 1 July 2016 and concluding on 30 June 2019. An option for up to three years extension beyond 30 June 2019 will be available at the sole discretion of the Department.
The Department adheres strictly to Commonwealth policy on late tenders. The Department recommends that tenderers lodge their Tender well before the closing time to minimise the possibility of any unforeseen circumstances arising that may cause the Tenderer to miss the closing time.
Conditions for Participation are listed under clause 13 of the RFT document.
AusTender Website (www.tenders.gov.au)