Tender

Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals

NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Jan 2021 at 13:39

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2020 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Procurement Partnership is inviting bids for a framework titled "Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals," which is currently in the Tender phase. This procurement process, classified under Post and courier services and Health and social work services, is set to conclude the tender period on 29 January 2021. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2023. The framework involves multiple lots focusing on the delivery of ambient and temperature-controlled medicines, requiring various licenses for controlled drugs, and includes services throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and pharmaceutical transport sectors. Companies with capabilities in same-day delivery, especially those holding the necessary Wholesale Dealers and Home Office licenses, will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this framework is designed to support their participation in public procurement, creating avenues for growth in the health and social care industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals

Notice Description

NHS London Procurement Partnership are inviting bids for a Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals. The LPP reference for the framework is LPP/2020/014 The Framework will be split into the following lots Lot 1- Delivery of ambient temperature medicines directly to patient on the same day - Weekdays 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 2- Delivery of ambient temperature medicines directly to patient on the same day - Weekdays 6pm-10pm deliveries Lot 3- Delivery of ambient temperature medicines directly to patient on the same day- Weekends 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 4- Delivery of temperature controlled medicines, where there is storage overnight. Wholesalers Dealers license is required- Weekdays 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 5- Delivery of temperature controlled medicines, where there is storage overnight. Wholesalers Dealers license is required- Weekdays 6pm-10pm deliveries Lot 6- Delivery of temperature controlled medicines, where there is storage overnight. Wholesalers Dealers license is required- Weekends 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 7- Delivery of Controlled Drug medicines where a Wholesale Dealers license together with the appropriate Home Office license is needed- Weekdays 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 8- Delivery of Controlled Drug medicines where a Wholesale Dealers license together with the appropriate Home Office license is needed- Weekdays 6pm-10pm deliveries Lot 9- Delivery of Controlled Drug medicines where a Wholesale Dealers license together with the appropriate Home Office license is needed- Weekends 9am-6pm deliveries

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562be8bb-ca08-478e-8f54-ee260f6997ba
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Hanna Schmidt
Contact Email
hanna.schmidt@gstt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7833180036

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice URLs

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