Tender

Receipts and Distribution service inclusive of external mail

BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE

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Tender

17 Jan 2020 at 09:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Receipts and Distribution service inclusive of external mail," initiated by Birmingham Community Healthcare, is currently in the Tender stage. This procurement relates to transport services, specifically concerning the delivery and collection of mail and pharmacy items across approximately 200 Trust locations and 120 patient addresses in the Birmingham area. The open procurement method features a financial envelope of £370,000 excluding VAT, and the tender deadline is set for 18th February 2020. The contract term spans three fixed years with two optional extensions, commencing from 7th September 2020 to 6th September 2023, and the Birmingham Clean Air Zone regulations will be applicable from 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport and logistics sectors, to grow by providing essential mail delivery and collection services within the healthcare framework. Companies with experience in managing complex logistical operations, particularly those well-acquainted with the Birmingham area and capable of accommodating the external mail requirements, would be ideal candidates. The applicability of TUPE for staff transition indicates that service providers should also prepare for potential workforce considerations. Small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in transport services, are encouraged to participate in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Receipts and Distribution service inclusive of external mail

Notice Description

Provision of a receipts and distribution service to approx. 200 Trust locations and 120 patients addresses within the Birmingham and wider Birmingham area. Service includes - daily col and del of internal and external mail ( inc franking ) , weekly col and del of pharmacy items from B38 to 65 trust locations, del & col of patient notes , receipt of weekly NHS Supply Chain roll cages and temp storage of items prior to del to Trust locations and patient addresses Services may require ad-hoc col and del requests The Bham Clean Air Zone will apply to this contract from 2021. TUPE is applicable and 8 staff have been identified for transfer A financial envelope of PS370k ex vat is applicable to the core services, bids will be rejected it this is exceeded. Contract is for 3 fixed and 2 optional years Docs relating to this service are only through the e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2244dc3-bfa0-4db5-ac78-663adb368a42
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2020 - 6 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
Contact Name
Stephen Kitson
Contact Email
stephen.kitson@bhamcommunity.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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