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Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Commercial & Logistics Support

NHS ENGLAND

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28 Jan 2021 at 09:41

Award

03 Dec 2020 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking commercial and logistical support for the Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme through a selective procurement procedure, under a framework agreement. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £4,025,850, set to begin on 9 November 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2021. This tender covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South West, and is classified under business and management consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and consultancy services focused on healthcare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, especially those with experience in managing complex delivery models, inventory control, and operational support for large-scale vaccination programmes. Engaging with this contract could enhance their portfolio and expand their footprint in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Commercial & Logistics Support

Notice Description

Professional services support required to provide oversight and implementation of operational delivery plans for the COVID-19 vaccination programmes. The supplier is required to support the programmes workstreams and functional scope at pace as follows: - Estates, Logistics & Consumables: operational storage and distribution, specialist storage for challenging vaccine storage, national supply chains in place for transportation and delivery, management of clinical waste sites (including licencing requirements) and ensure inventory control and oversee distribution/logistics. Working closely with the Operational Model team, designing and agreeing the role of a third-party logistics provider and assisting regional providers to implement it. - Commercial Delivery: Combining data and system intelligence to identify shortage risk products as early as possible; actively managing demand across the country to ensure availability; build/secure and manage estates, create a reserve of relevant consumables in advance of surges in demand. Working with the relevant commissioners to define and build an appropriate contract management approach and function for all relevant contracts at a national and regional level; identifying and managing the most expedient routes to market to procure and supply relevant consumables, equipment, logistics, estates, workforce, technology and data services. Completing the model by which regional Providers will draw down stocks and resources to deliver the programme. Advising on the contracts which commissioners will use to contract lead providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-760fbd0a-9e8a-4fd8-97ee-893752bee286
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760f1a9e-888a-4755-9dde-504e540fbe9b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,025,850 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,025,850 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARINGA PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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