GPO for Medical Commodities & Equipment

The Massachusetts HSP43 Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for Medical Commodities & Equipment is a statewide contract designed to provide healthcare facilities with streamlined procurement options for medical supplies and equipment. The vehicle enables over 9,000 healthcare entities, including hospitals and nursing homes, to access cost-effective purchasing solutions for medical commodities, with a specific focus on items costing $5,000 or more per unit. The contract covers a comprehensive range of medical resources, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical/surgical equipment, laboratory supplies, and capital equipment, allowing organizations to leverage aggregated purchasing volume for competitive pricing.

The contract is managed by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) and features Managed Healthcare Associates (MHA) as the sole contractor, with a contract period spanning from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027. Participating healthcare organizations can access national contract pricing through MHA's network of vendor partners and distributors, with transactions processed through the COMMBUYS platform. While the contract does not impose specific supplier diversity requirements, its primary objective is to generate cost efficiencies and reduce procurement expenses for medical supplies across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.