Planning

DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Nov 2020 at 17:14

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2020 at 17:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is planning to initiate the procurement of "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions" aimed at sourcing international freight and logistics services to facilitate the import of medical products into the UK. This tender falls under the transport services category and represents an estimated total contract value of £95,000,000 for a period of 12 months, with a potential extension. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure and is expected to transition to the formal tendering stage with a contract notice to be published in December 2020, with a significant deadline for market engagement registration set for 30th November 2020 at 16:00.

This procurement opportunity presents a considerable avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in logistics, air and sea freight, and ground handling services. Businesses with capabilities in providing international transport solutions, customs brokerage, and terminal handling services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Suppliers should actively engage with the DHSC during the market engagement phase and prepare to access the tender documentation via the Atamis Procurement Software once published to enhance their chances of success in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

Notice Description

DHSC intend to run a procurement exercise to source international freight and logistics services to support the importation of medical products (including but not limited to; Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and Diagnostic kits) into the UK from international sources. The procurement will include contracts for the provision of the following high-level services: 1. Air freight charters; 2. Air freight and ground handling services* 3. Sea freight services* 4. Rail freight services* 5. Road freight services. *Includes (but not limited to) provision of ground transport for collection from origin and delivery to final destination, terminal handling and customs brokerage services. The procurement may seek to invite tenders for these services under different lots. The proposed contracting periods for the high-level services detailed above are 12 months, with the option for the Authority to extend for up to 12 months. The estimated total value of these contracts is PS95,000,000. Note that this value is an estimate and is based on current understanding of requirements and market conditions. This value is subject to change. It is anticipated that a contract notice (invitation to tender) will be published in the OJEU during December 2020. The intended international freight and logistics tender exercise will be performed through the online application, Atamis Procurement Software. Information relating to the tender is available within Atamis. Select this link to access the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Suppliers are encouraged, if they have not done so already, to register as quickly as possible with Atamis to ensure access to the tender documentation and the instructions for completion upon OJEU publication. The UK tender is intended to be an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Prior to the publication of the contract notice, the Department is seeking to engage with the market. If suppliers are interested in participating in the market engagement activities, they should register interest by emailing; InternationalFreightProcurement@dhsc.gov.uk. To guarantee that suppliers have access to market engagement event details in advance of the event, suppliers should register interest by no later than 16:00 on Monday 30th November 2020. For suppliers registering interest after this date, the department will endeavour to ensure suppliers have access to market engagement events as long as they are received within a practical timescale. Details of the specific market engagement sessions will be provided via email to those suppliers that register their interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a055b890-a793-4fad-8bc9-bb5da4742e27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5a980c-046b-4c98-a9c5-2e6cf09bd9e6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement 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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2021 - 23 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
International Freight Team
Contact Email
internationalfreightprocurement@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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