Planning

Provision of Electronic Auction Services for the sale of Health-Related Stock

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Aug 2022 at 14:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Aug 2022 at 12:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Provision of Electronic Auction Services for the sale of Health-Related Stock." This procurement process is aimed at understanding market capabilities related to e-auctions and services for managing surplus health-related stock. The estimated value of the contract is between £3 million and £10 million, with an engagement event scheduled for 19th August 2022. The engagement end date is set for 18th August 2022, and the contracts are being developed in Leeds, England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in electronic auction services, logistics, and the redistribution of medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract encourages participation from this sector. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate partnerships and growth avenues for businesses seeking to expand their footprint within the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Electronic Auction Services for the sale of Health-Related Stock

Notice Description

We wish to understand market capabilities and commercial realities (e.g. anticipated profile of sales across segments and over time) as they pertain to the provision of e-auctions and connected/related services (e.g. post-auction direct sales) for the sales, management and redistribution of excess (surplus/unused) stock. In considering any prospective procurement, this will help the Department to assess the delivery model and the various operational, commercial and policy levers available through the market for sales of excess (surplus) stock. We anticipate the value being between PS3 million and PS10 million. To support DHSC in producing the procurement documentation, including the specification, potential suppliers are invited to attend an engagement event on Friday 19th August 2022 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. This will be an online event, delivered through MS Teams, and suppliers can register their details by emailing Stuart Merritt at stuart.merritt@dhsc.gov.uk. The purpose of the engagement event is to: Test with the market what is deliverable as proposed in this notice Seek feedback on the proposed objectives of the solution Understand the market capacity and capabilities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-faa8a912-6aac-4809-b598-b59e69393039
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bed946a6-6190-4018-b4ce-622b105a5b7d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
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
Post Town
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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