Award

Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Logistics Support

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

28 Jan 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed a procurement process for its "Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Logistics Support", which falls under the category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement was executed through a limited award procedure without prior publication due to the extreme urgency of the situation brought about by unforeseeable events. This contract specifically aimed to provide essential support for the equipment and consumables workstream, facilitating effective vaccine delivery across the UK. The contract, valued at £916,538, was signed on 9 October 2020 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics support and consultancy services, especially those equipped to mobilise quickly in response to urgent healthcare needs. Companies with experience in managing high-pressure projects within the medical supply chain and those capable of meeting tight deadlines would be particularly well-suited to compete. Firms looking to expand their government contracting capabilities should consider engaging with NHS England or similar health authorities, as this sector is likely to see ongoing demand for responsive logistics solutions.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Logistics Support

Notice Description

Provision of support to the equipment and consumables workstream to allow the effective delivery of vaccines for the Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of support to the equipment and consumables workstream to allow the effective delivery of vaccines for the Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme.

Procurement Information

In view of the extreme urgency, NHS England did not have time to conduct a procurement procedure in accordance with the timescales set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This Supplier was able to mobilise and provide the necessary programme support within the tight timescales required. The contract duration was limited to that which was strictly necessary for the successful delivery of the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001786-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£916,538 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@nhsengland.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 7UE
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EFFICIO

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