D3 Tenders | Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Covid Tests Logistics Services to Pharmacies

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Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Covid Tests Logistics Services to Pharmacies

Notice Description

The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of Lateral Flow Devices (LFD) to support the Government's ambition to scale up and increase the volume of testing available across all pharmacies in England from April 2021. The programme anticipates that it will need to purchase logistics solutions which provide coverage across pharmacies within England and seeks establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as the best means by which to meet its flexible requirements for these services.This PIN is to inform the market of the DPS planned launch and to invite the market to express interest for a market engagement event to understand the capacity and capability of the market for services that DHSC envisions may be required.

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Lot 1

The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of boxes of tests to support the Government's ambition to scale up and increase the volume of testing available across all pharmacies in England from April 2021. The programme anticipates that it will need to procure a logistics solution which can undertake daily deliveries to pharmacies within England and seeks establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as the best means by which to meet its flexible requirements for these services.The services required include, but will not be limited to, the following components:1.1 Receipt, stock management and warehousing of complete Lateral Flow Device (LFD) kits.1.2 Temperature monitored warehousing and transport1.3 Receiving ordered stock of Kits from the Authority and picking, packing and labelling of each order to be sent to pharmacies. Ordered stock from the Authority shall be Cartons on pallets;1.4 Loading and despatch of Cartons to pharmacy locations in England using the Supplier's existing delivery network, in line with existing scheduled deliveries to pharmacies; and1.5 Provision of operational management information relating to stock control order status and delivery tracking as required1.6 Provision of a Pharmacy ordering portal.The DPS is expected to launch on 16 April 2021 and will run for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend the DPS for a further 12 months. Further details surrounding the process of awarding contracts through the DPS will be provided during the market engagement webinar and Bid Pack. Initial contracts awarded through the DPS are expected to be 3 months in duration.Ahead of publishing the DPS, the Department wishes to engage with the market in order to share information about potential upcoming opportunities and provide a detailed overview of the requirement. This will include an operational overview of the logistics services required alongside a commercial overview. Interested parties are invited to join a virtual market engagement webinar where more details will be provided.The market engagement webinar will be held on 06/04/2021 at 15:30 - 16:30.When responding to this notice, please provide contact information for the representatives that you are nominating to attend the event, (maximum two per organisation). We request that organisations determine who would be best placed to attend.Responses should be sent to Janaed.Mirza@dhsc.gov.uk by 11.59 a.m. UK time, 06/04/2021. Please email using the subject line 'Response to PIN - Market Engagement Event'. Additional information: Please note that the total value of awards indicated in Section II.1.5 of this Notice represents the maximum estimated value of contracts awarded under the DPS throughout its term. DHSC estimates that the value of the initial contracts to be awarded pursuant to this DPS will be in the region of PS735,858.Next steps:[11:59pm 06/04/21]: Deadline to register for the market engagement event

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a031
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006335-2021
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Dynamic
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63122000 - Warehousing services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £3,328,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 29 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 19 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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