Tender

Express Freight Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

23 Jul 2019 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently engaged in a tender process for "Express Freight Services," aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted supply of medicines and medical products, especially during urgent needs or disruptions in suppliers' logistics. This procurement, classified under transport services with a CPV code of 60000000, is conducted as an open procedure and is scheduled to conclude on 22nd August 2019. The awarded contract will commence on 1st November 2019 and will remain active until 31st October 2021. Interested parties must ensure their services are operational by 24th October 2019 to facilitate testing before full authorisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those specialising in express freight, courier services, and multi-modal transportation. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is designated for them, enabling enhanced competition and innovation in service delivery. Businesses that can offer flexible capacity and a managed service approach will be particularly well-suited to meet the Authority's requirements and contribute to this critical supply chain service.

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Notice Title

Express Freight Services

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (the Authority) is looking to engage a Service Provider to provide the Authority with assured access to an express freight capability to maintain the uninterrupted supply of medicines and medical products where there is an urgent need or where a suppliers' own logistics arrangements are disrupted. The requirement is divided into three lots, namely:- 1. Express Freight Services 2. Pallet Services; and 3. Specials. Key elements include: mobilisation of service, capacity assurance, capacity flexibility, managed service, supplier services & value for money. The service(s) will need to be fully operational by 24th October 2019 to allow for testing in advance of full operational sign off by the 31st October 2019. More information about these services can be found in the OJEU published notice 2019/S 140-344963. Additional information: Links to Tender information and document below

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af6758a-8c16-456f-97cf-25e3705867ee
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60200000 - Railway transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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