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NHS Supply Chain Logistics Services Contract

SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2025 at 10:57

Award Notice
Tender

29 Jun 2023 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, acting on behalf of NHS Supply Chain, has completed the procurement process for awarding the NHS Supply Chain Logistics Services Contract. The contract has been awarded to GXO and focuses on the logistics management of healthcare products and services critical for NHS operations. With a substantial value of £4.2 billion, this contract covers a wide range of logistics services, including warehousing, transport operations, inventory management, and facilities management. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract is scheduled to run from 2 May 2025 to 1 May 2032. The logistics services will be provided across various locations, including the UK, Europe, and beyond, with an initial tender publication date of 29 June 2023 and a tender deadline on 5 August 2024. The industry category primarily involves storage and warehousing services under CPV 63120000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in logistics, warehousing, transport operations, and related IT services focusing on warehouse management systems. Ideal contenders would be SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process encourages participation from these entities. Companies with experience in large-scale logistics operations and international freight services are well-suited to compete in future opportunities. The awarded contract serves as a notable reference point for logistics providers looking to enhance their market presence by aligning with notable public sector contracts like the NHS Supply Chain. Moreover, the contract's expansive coverage in terms of scope and geographical reach encourages diversification and scalability in logistics service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Supply Chain Logistics Services Contract

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain manage the sourcing, delivery and supply of healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. NHS Supply Chain currently manages more than 8 million orders per year, across 94,000 order points and 17,465 locations and delivers over 28 million lines of picked goods to the NHS annually. Its systems consolidate orders from over 930 suppliers, saving trusts time and money by removing duplication of overlapping contracts. As part of the future Operating Model of the NHS Supply Chain, the Authority is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Logistics Service Provider. The Authority intends to enter into contractual arrangements under which it will be entitled to appoint a Logistics Service Provider to operate on behalf of NHS Supply Chain. Under this contractual agreement, the Logistics Service Provider will supply the services that are critical for the delivery of NHS Supply Chain goods procured under the CMSP frameworks which are available to: 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity or healthcare provider (including private organisations, primary care, community settings, doctors premises, other clinical facilities and social care); 3) any government department, agency, or other statutory body (including Devolved Authorities, Crown Dependencies and/or Pandemic Planning Programmes), 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector on behalf of a public-sector organisation listed in 1) to 4) above and/or 5) any private residence. Supply Chain Coordination Limited is seeking a Logistics Service Provider to manage: Warehousing at Dedicated Sites Dedicated Fleet and Transport Operations Inbound Logistics & Transhipment (currently a subcontracted service) Inventory Management Carriers and Sub-contracted Transport Operational Finance and internal audit services Customer Services Systems and applications including the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Facilities Management Services International Inbound Freight Services Additional information: Warehousing at Dedicated Sites Dedicated Fleet and Transport Operations Inbound Logistics & Transhipment (currently a subcontracted service) Inventory Management Carriers and Sub-contracted Transport Operational Finance and internal audit services Customer Services Systems and applications including the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Facilities Management Services International Inbound Freight Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86d78415-5cc4-42bf-8165-c1c6c42d05d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb1ce85-5b49-4afc-b0c2-e9d6c13de77c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

72222300 - Information technology services

79993100 - Facilities management services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 May 2032 Over 5 years
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
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NHS SUPPLY CHAIN

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GXO

Further Information

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