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Oral Nutritional Supplements - REFRESH Trial - Abbott

University of Plymouth

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Plymouth

Buyer Address: Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon, UKK41, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Megan Worth

Contact Email: megan.worth@plymouth.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 01752588167

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
166666.0 GBP
Published
23 Sep 2025, 09:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Oct 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 May 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
15882000 - Dietetic products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Abbott Nutrition Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University of Plymouth is leading the REFRESH trial to compare the effectiveness of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) and of food fortification with routine care. We are looking to procure ONS to supply to the care homes assigned. • We wish to procure the following three oral nutritional supplements or equivalent: o Ensure Compact (Abbott Nutrition) o Fortisip Compact (Nutricia) o Altraplen Compact (Nualtra) • These will need to be supplied and delivered to up to 30 care homes distributed throughout Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and the West Midlands participating in a research trial. • Care homes will be given the option to use one of the three brands so a delivery to any given home will only be one brand, but should include all available flavours, or the flavours specified in the order. To view more detail of the study please visit: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/penctu/refresh-trial

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Oral Nutritional Supplements - REFRESH Trial - Ensure Compact

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