Ansell Professional Healthcare has been awarded a three-year contract by Novation, the supply chain company of VHA, Inc. and the University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC). The multi-source award creates significant sales growth opportunities for Ansell, as well as a streamlined, more cost-efficient method of purchasing quality surgical gloves for VHA and UHC members.
"We look forward to working with Novation to provide the high-quality surgical gloves that are required by members. The awarding of this contract is a clear indication that our recently implemented quality and supply initiatives have helped position Ansell as a premier supplier of surgical gloves," said Bobbie Camp, Director of National Accounts.
Ansell was awarded the contract through Novation's public bid process. Among the criteria was the ability to supply gloves that utilize innovative technology to provide incremental benefits for patient care, and patient and employee safety. Other criteria that were met by Ansell included glove fit, ease of donning, service, product line depth/breadth, packaging, tactile sensitivity, quality controls and durability.
All of Ansell's powder-free latex and synthetic surgical gloves can be purchased under terms of the contract. This includes Ansell's new Allure (TM) latex-free, powder-free, and accelerator-free gloves, as well as the popular Encore (TM) powder-free latex surgical gloves. In addition, Ansell will work with Novation to promote product standardization and utilization, as part of the agreement.
