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DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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28 Apr 2021 at 09:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions", involving international transport services for medical products into the UK. This open tender was awarded after a competitive bidding process, with contracts spanning initial 12-month terms and the potential for a 12-month extension. The total contract value is approximately £96 million, divided across five lots and effective from 1st May 2021 through to 30th April 2022. Awarded suppliers include Kuehne + Nagel Limited, CEVA Logistics, and Uniserve, with specific awards taking place in March and April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in freight and logistics, particularly those with expertise in air, sea, road, and rail transport services. Companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to explore participation in future procurement cycles for ongoing medical supply logistics, as these contracts reflect a steady demand for reliable and efficient transport solutions within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

Notice Description

The Department for Health and Social Care has awarded contracts for the provision of international freight and logistics solutions to support the importation of medical products into the UK from international sources. Contracts have been awarded following a competitive, open procedure and having observed the minimum 10-day standstill period. The Contracts are zero-volume commitment contracts. Each Contract will be for an initial 12 month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3 month increments. The Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. The total value across all contracts will be PS96,000,000 in Year 1. The department have awarded contracts for 5 lots for the provision of international freight and logistics services: Lot 1 - Air Freight Charter Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 10/04/2021 Contract Value: PS34,000,000.00 Lot 2 - Air Freight and Ground Handling Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 29/03/2021 Contract Value: PS26,000,000.00 Lot 3 - Sea Freight Services Awarded Supplier: CEVA Logistics Award Date: 07/04/2021 Contract Value: PS34,000,000.00 Lot 4 - Rail Freight Services Awarded Supplier: Uniserve Award Date: 09/04/2021 Contract Value: PS1,000,000.00 Lot 5 - Road Freight Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 29/03/2021 Contract Value: PS1,000,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5e708b-02fe-4637-aaa7-82edf6f68de3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£96,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CEVA LOGISTICS

KUEHNE + NAGEL

UNISERVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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