Planning

EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

09 Jul 2018 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently initiating a tender for the "EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service", focusing on the provision of essential logistics and pharmaceuticals to support emergency and urgent care services across the East Midlands, covering regions such as Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 20th July 2018, and the full contract is anticipated to be advertised in August 2018, with an award date expected in December 2018 and a contract start date in February 2019. This procurement falls under the medical consumables and transport services industry categories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in logistics, pharmaceutical supplies, and transport services to engage with a major healthcare authority. Companies that specialise in medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, and those that can provide efficient ordering and distribution logistics will be well-placed to participate. Potential providers are encouraged to take part in the market engagement exercise by registering on the Bravo e-Tendering Portal and providing feedback on the draft service specification, which will help inform the final requirements for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMAS Transport and Managed Logistics Service

Notice Description

This is a Market Engagement Exercise East Midlands Ambulance Service (NHS) Trust (The Authority) provide emergency 999, urgent care and patient transport services for the 4.8 million people within the East Midlands region of the UK - covering Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire. On average we receive a new 999 call every 34 seconds - around 2,500 a day. Our vision is 'to deliver outstanding sustainable emergency and urgent care services across the communities of the East Midlands' Supporting the delivery of these frontline services is a full Supply and Logistics Service from a dedicated delivery center to 71 Ambulance Stations (Stations) and delivery points across the East Midlands. The Service will include: Ordering and Logistics Service covering the ordering of consumable items, storage and onward distribution of equipment. Medicines Management The Authority in partnership with the local Community Health Trust procures a range of pharmaceutical items ranging from General Sale items through to controlled drugs. Licensing for the purchase of pharmaceutical items is managed by the local Community Trust. Pharmacy items are purchased via 7 approved suppliers are typically being selected via regional/national pharmacy contracts. . This is a Market Engagement Exercise and the Authority seeks feedback from Potential Providers in relation to the Draft Service Specification to help inform the final service specification of requirements. Additional information: How to Participate within the Market Engagement Exercise To participate within this market engagement exercise Potential providers are asked to register on the Bravo e-Tendering Portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. If not already registered please register your organisation using the Register now link, following which you will received a username and password. Log into the Portal and search for PQQs available to all and select East Midlands Ambulance Logistics Service PQQ (PQQ_517) The draft service specification and market engagement questionnaire have been uploaded into the attachments section. We ask that you review the draft service specification and complete the questions as appropriate. Please note that you do not have to answer all of the questions. This is a market engagement exercise only. The Authority will publish a separate contract notice to procure the full service. It is anticipated that the full contract will be advertised during August 2018 with an expected award date of December 2018 and Contract start date February 2019. All dates are subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ba56236-50a8-4fd3-9121-7174e9ac2ba8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f68f83b-720a-42ee-a304-8cd43e6b9724
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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