Tender

EOECPH DPS for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients

EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB

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Tender

13 Jan 2021 at 11:37

Tender Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 17:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services, aimed at delivering medications to patients. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications closing on 11th February 2021. The total estimated value of the contracts awarded under this system is £20,000,000. The DPS allows unlimited suppliers to join at any time, providing flexibility for new entrants, and is specifically categorised under the CPV code for courier services, indicating its relevance to the health sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in healthcare logistics. Companies that can demonstrate competency in efficient delivery systems, including medications to various locations like homes and workplaces, will be well-suited to compete. The structure of the DPS is conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering an inclusive environment for diverse suppliers to engage in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOECPH DPS for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients

Notice Description

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS. New suppliers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage. In this stage, approved users of the DPS (referred to as Contracting Authorities) will invite all suppliers on the DPS for the relevant category to bid for a specific contract. This DPS is for the procurement of Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for deliveries to patients such as, but not limited to: Delivering outpatient medications prescribed via virtual clinics to patients' homes, places of work or other appropriate locations, Delivering discharge medications following patient discharge from hospital. The scope includes provision for delivery time and location scheduling either by the Supplier or the Authority as appropriate and agreed. The scope excludes the dispensing of medicines by the supplier. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://health.atamis.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via http://health.atamis.co.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at http://health.atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550c2f17-f128-485c-93e8-6b170e290ac1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 11 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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