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Test & Trace: Schools Mass Wholesale Distribution

Department of Health and Social Care

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25 Mar 2021 at 17:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently conducting a tender for the "Test & Trace: Schools Mass Wholesale Distribution" project, aimed at providing logistics solutions for the storage, packaging, and distribution of testing kits and associated materials to approximately 32,000 educational sites across the UK. This tender falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry category, with a total contract value of £32 million. The procurement method is open, employing an accelerated procedure due to the urgency of services needed. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 31st March 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for 12th April 2021.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for logistics and supply chain companies, particularly those specialising in storage, warehousing, parcel delivery, and packaging services. Businesses with experience in managing large-scale distributions and emergency logistics will be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of meeting the demands of next-day deliveries and managing inventory for high-volume orders. Participation in this contract could significantly bolster market presence and establish ongoing partnerships with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test & Trace: Schools Mass Wholesale Distribution

Notice Description

The Test & Trace programme requires a logistics solution that can provide storage, picking, packing and outbound distribution of boxes of tests and associated guidance/PPE to schools (primary, secondary, further education, early years and independent) across the UK. This contract will support the Government's objective of undertaking ongoing regular testing of both school staff and students. The contract requires UK wide delivery coverage to approximately 32,000 sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Test & Trace programme requires a logistics solution that can provide storage, picking, packing and outbound distribution of boxes of tests and associated guidance/PPE to schools (primary, secondary, further education, early years and independent) across the UK. This contract will support the Government's objective of undertaking ongoing regular testing of both school staff and students. The contract requires UK wide delivery coverage to approximately 32,000 sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Key requirements of the contract include: * Pick boxes of tests and guidance in accordance with the varying orders received from DHSC ready for dispatch * Pick PPE and pack into boxes in accordance with the varying orders received from DHSC ready for dispatch* Deliver boxes of tests, guidance and PPE in varying quantities to the 32,000 sites during school hours* Next day delivery of test, guidance and PPE may also be required in emergency cases* Manage inventory levels and place orders with DHSC to ensure enough stock to meet demand* Inbound and store pallets of stock to support the ongoing demand* Record the batch information of boxes of tests dispatched to ensure product traceability

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 4 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006146-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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

CPV Codes

60160000 - Mail transport by road

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£32,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health and Social Care
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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