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Express Freight Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 Oct 2019 at 22:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking providers for its contract titled "Express Freight Services," which falls under the transport services sector. Based in London, this procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with an estimated contract value of £3,939,000. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2019 and will last until 31st October 2021. The services were intended to be fully operational by 24th October 2019, following a testing phase prior to final sign-off on 31st October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the transport and logistics industry, especially those specialising in road, rail, and air transport services. Potential bidders include small and medium enterprises, as the project is open to SMEs, bringing a chance for tailored services that meet the unique needs of health logistics. Companies capable of providing comprehensive freight solutions, including urgent delivery services and flexible capacity, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby enhancing their business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

Express Freight Services

Notice Description

The Department of Health and Social Care (the Authority) has engaged the services of three organisations 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. Key elements of the requirement include: mobilisation of service, capacity assurance, capacity flexibility, managed service, supplier services & value for money. The Authority's aim is to have the services 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 202-492321. 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/0d0fb29c-6f84-40eb-b1c7-6e4e0f902910
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£3,939,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIOCAIR INTERNATIONAL

DFDS LOGISTICS

UPS

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