Logistics and Warehouse Support for Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

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18 Aug 2021 at 13:33

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21 Jul 2021 at 19:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking bids for the "Logistics and Warehouse Support for Covid-19 Vaccination Programme." This tender aims to procure warehousing and logistics services for vaccines, including those requiring Ultra-Low Temperature handling. The tender is classified under health services and storage and warehousing services, with delivery required across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender period is set to close on 20 August 2021, and the contract will commence on 1 January 2022, lasting until 31 December 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and warehousing, especially those experienced in handling temperature-sensitive materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable opportunity for qualified service providers in the storage and transportation sectors to expand their market presence in a critical phase of healthcare delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Logistics and Warehouse Support for Covid-19 Vaccination Programme

Notice Description

On behalf of the NHS England and Improvement (the "Authority"), NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) would like to invite suitably qualified, licensed and experienced service providers to bid for warehousing and logistics services for vaccines, expected to include Ultra-Low Temperature (ULT), materials and other associated materials. The objective of this process is to select a service provider(s) to provide: * Safe, effective and appropriate storage/warehousing for vaccines, which includes vaccines with ULT handling characteristics and associated consumables * Safe, effective and appropriate distribution of vaccines with varying handling characteristics and associated consumables materials to multiple designated delivery sites * Provide appropriate equipment for the storage and distribution of vaccines and associated consumables. The Authority may provide FOC the ULT freezers Please see section "II.2.4 - Description of the procurement" for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0b9e4ef-7b0e-4ad4-b251-37ac5755a71b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc610a9-b7d1-4bcf-a5d3-2125d38d8fb5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33651600 - Vaccines

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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