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Pharmacy LFD Storage and Distribution

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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26 Jul 2021 at 22:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Pharmacy LFD Storage and Distribution" contract was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). This contract involved the storage and distribution of LFD test kits to pharmacies across the United Kingdom and falls under the post and courier services industry category. The tender process followed a selective procurement method and was initiated on 25th June 2021, with a contract period extending until 30th September 2021. The tender was awarded to Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Limited, with a total contract value of £26,762.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and distribution sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare supplies. Companies with capabilities in managing supply chains, especially for health-related products, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The involvement of a large scale supplier like Alliance Healthcare indicates a competitive environment, suggesting that smaller firms may also find niche opportunities by offering innovative or tailored distribution solutions to meet the evolving needs of pharmacies.

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Notice Title

Pharmacy LFD Storage and Distribution

Notice Description

Storage and distribution of LFD test kits to Pharmacy in the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb645948-2b99-48b6-ad1b-8a91fdaf6b0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a34dfe-28e2-4059-9a6c-4e318a650163
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,762 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,762 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
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
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE (DISTRIBUTION

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