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DFID 7453 Distribution of Free Health Care Initiative Supplies in Sierra Leone

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Development (DFID) is conducting a tender titled "DFID 7453 Distribution of Free Health Care Initiative Supplies in Sierra Leone." This procurement falls under the category of "Foreign-affairs services" and is primarily focused on the distribution and verification of essential pharmaceuticals and medical consumables. The contract period is set from 11 January 2016 to 30 June 2016, with a total value of £2,300,000. Key activities are centred in Sierra Leone, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the end of the tender period on 11 January 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and healthcare services, particularly those focused on pharmaceutical distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with relevant expertise could find considerable potential for growth by participating in this project, which requires a commitment to value for money and efficiency in delivering healthcare supplies in a challenging environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFID 7453 Distribution of Free Health Care Initiative Supplies in Sierra Leone

Notice Description

Actual CPV code is '75211200 Foreign Economic-Aid Related Services'. Objectives of the consultancy Due to serious delays in obtaining the respective procurement lists from NPPU / MoH, waivers for registration of pharma in Country from the Pharmacy Board and insecurity of Custom waivers for the importation of pharmaceuticals and medical consumables, DFID is intending to enter into an agreement with UNICEF with the procurement, international logistics and custom procedures of the required drugs and medical consumables under the FHCI. IPA's overall role is to carry out the distribution and verification of delivery of the pharmaceuticals and medical consumables to PHUs, using established NPPU distribution infrastructure for the last mile delivery. The items to be distributed are outlined in Annex C, to facilities as directed by DFID. To mitigate against corruption and fraud, IPA are to liaise directly with NPPU and the District Medical Stores (DMS's) regarding the delivery of drugs and medical consumables to the PHU's in the districts. IPA is to receive itemised lists per PHU in advance to initiate and organise the pick- and pack operations prior to receipt of the UNICEF procured drugs and medical consumables at the Ferry Junction Warehouse in Freetown, following a standard 'push' system. IPA will demonstrate that its technical and commercial capacity will deliver Value for Money in the management of this programme, as well as a reliable and timely supply of essential commodities through not less than quarterly reports and timely invoicing of goods and services. IPA is also to provide a full spectrum of distribution and administration tasks necessary to carry out the scope of works outlined below. A schematic is provided below, to outline the requirement for 360 degree feedback in order to minimise the risk of fraud and corruption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e2626a8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc22ffd-3778-4173-9693-fcf501ea5e05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AGENCY

Further Information

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