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Express Freight Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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03 Nov 2021 at 17:52

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03 Nov 2021 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care recently awarded a contract for the "Express Freight Service" aimed at ensuring the efficient transportation of medicines and medical products. This contract falls within the transport services sector and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU. The open procurement procedure concluded on 29 October 2021 and the contract is active from 1 November 2021, with a total value of £1,242,028 and an initial term of 12 months, extendable for an additional year.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses in the logistics and freight sector, especially those offering multi-modal transport solutions that can integrate various methods of delivery to meet the needs of healthcare providers. With a focus on maintaining the flow of goods between the UK and other regions, including Europe, companies capable of responsive service and demonstrating value for money will find favourable prospects in this contract. Additionally, organisations with experience in transporting medical and pharmaceutical products may have an advantage in successfully competing for future opportunities under this contract.

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Notice Title

Express Freight Service

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded contracts for the provision of a managed service to provide access to a Premium freight service for the transportation of medicines, medical products, and any related ancillary health services. The service will be available for use by Crown Bodies and Crown Dependencies utilising any mode of transport subject to these being compatible with the transit timescale requirements, conditions of carriage, and the effective mitigation of foreseeable disruption to services. This new solution is designed to incorporate all 3 current services into one agile solution. The key elements of the new service include: -continuity of flow to and from the UK (mainly from Europe but with capability to extend its reach globally); flexibility & responsiveness ; value for money. The contract has been awarded following a competitive, open procedure and having observed the minimum 10-day standstill period. For an initial 12-month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c846be87-0f6a-48c5-8d9a-3a8a6e56b009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60140000 - Non-scheduled passenger transport

60161000 - Parcel transport services

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services

60423000 - Air-charter services

60600000 - Water transport services

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,242,028 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,242,028 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Freight desk
Contact Email
spoc.nsdr@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUEHNE + NAGEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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