Planning

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (AS HOSTS OF NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP)

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Planning

07 Aug 2020 at 14:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2020 at 14:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Procurement Partnership (LPP), hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage for a competitive procurement tender titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients". This framework aims to streamline the transportation of medicines across NHS organisations in England, allowing for both direct awards and mini-competitions. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender is Thursday, 20th August 2020, and a suppliers' day is scheduled for Tuesday, 25th August 2020. The total estimated contract value is £10 million, and the procurement relates to the pharmaceutical products and transport services sectors within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics and transportation companies, particularly those specialising in medical or pharmaceutical services. Businesses with expertise in cold chain logistics, delivery systems, or healthcare supply chains would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the LPP can provide valuable insights, and potential bidders are encouraged to reach out to the procurement team to tailor their offerings to the needs of NHS organisations and patients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients

Notice Description

The London Procurement Partnership (LPP) hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this Prior Information Notice of its intention to undertake a competitive procurement of a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients. With the increasing interest following Covid-19 pandemic from LPP member and non-member organisations, the LPP has taken the decision to tender for these services. The aim of this framework is to allow NHS organisations throughout England to accelerated and steamline the process, thereby allowing for early realisation of benefits. The access will be either through direct award or via mini-competition at a trust or locality base. The notice does not constitute a call for competition. The service will include the collection of medicines from an NHS organisation, or third party and delivery to a patient's home or alternative delivery address. The medicines will include ambient and cold chain products, and well as controlled drugs. The purpose of this PIN is to encourage any organisations interested in bidding for this framework to engage with the LPP. LPP wishes to gather information and intelligence, as to how the LPP can develop the framework agreement to meet the needs of NHS organisations and patients. If you would like further details on how to engage, please contact lppprocurement@lpp.nhs.uk We are planning to hold a suppliers' day on Tuesday 25th August, so the deadline to express interest is Thursday 20th August. Please visit - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4902fad7-bad8-ea11-8104-005056b64545&p=c8bf4a67-eab2-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 - to register an interest and for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9677101e-ae98-4cf2-8016-3afa8508e170
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

60100000 - Road transport services

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2020Expired
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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (AS HOSTS OF NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP)
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
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)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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