Tender

Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

06 Dec 2021 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting bids for the provision of Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services, aimed at the transport of medications in a secure and traceable manner, including temperature-controlled deliveries. This procurement, classified under transport services, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 10th January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 28th March 2022, lasting for two years, with a possibility for extension for an additional two years. The estimated value of the contract is £100,000, and the services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in transportation and logistics, to secure a contract with a major healthcare provider. Companies capable of providing temperature-controlled courier services, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and maintaining traceability in medication delivery are well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth through sustained partnerships within the health sector.

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Notice Title

Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services

Notice Description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust wishes to contract an external company to provide specialist pharmacy courier services to deliver medication in a secure and fully traceable manner. This includes temperature controlled overnight storage where delivery is next day, In temperature controlled vehicles ( 8-25 degrees C). This agreement will be open for use by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The contract duration will be for 2 years, with the option to extend for a further 1+1 years. (Maximum 4 years) Additional information: TO DOWNLOAD A PQQ Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): - browse to the ESourcing Portal: https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml and click the link to register, - accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue', - enter your correct business and user details, - note the username you chose and click 'save'- when complete, - you will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep secure). Login to the portal with the username/password: - click the 'PQQ/ITTs open to all suppliers' link (these are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or tenders open to any registered suppliers), - click on the relevant PQQ/ITT to access the content, - click the 'Express Interest' button in the 'Actions' box on the left-hand side of the page. This will move the PQQ into your My PQQ/My ITTs page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only), - you can now access any of the attachments by clicking the 'Settings and Buyer Attachment' in the 'Actions' box.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-430c628d-12dd-4e8d-b24a-6665eb543eaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9de4a874-aaab-4d12-a471-5e4c12d0c730
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2024 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
BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Susan Fielding
Contact Email
susan.fielding@berkshire.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1344955756

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1BQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

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