Tender

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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Tender

21 Apr 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently conducting a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on logistics services for Covid tests to pharmacies, with an estimated contract value of £3,328,000. This procurement falls within the transport services industry and is active as of 21 April 2021. The DPS aims to facilitate the storage and distribution of test kits across pharmacies in England and is open for applications throughout its term, with the initial period set for 12 months, extendable twice for an additional 12 months each. The deadline for bid submissions is 20 April 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in logistics, particularly those with capabilities in parcel delivery and warehouse management. Companies that specialise in temperature-sensitive logistics, warehousing services, and pharmacy delivery solutions are well-suited to compete. Participation in this dynamic purchasing system could lead to sustained partnerships with the government as it scales up testing services across England, aligning with the growing demand for efficient healthcare logistics amid ongoing public health efforts.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Testing for Coronavirus is a crucial part of the government's response to the pandemic. The national COVID-19 testing strategy has pivoted toward mass population testing. To achieve this ambition a concerted effort to mobilise a range of viable testing solutions is needed.The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of cartons 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 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 Notice invited the market to submit an application to join the DPS.A PIN (2021/S 000-006335) was issued on 29 March 2021 in relation to this DPS.

Lot Information

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 (with option to cover the whole of the UK). The Test & Trace programme have therefore launched 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 test 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 has now been launched and is available for potential providers to submit applications. This DPS will run for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend the DPS for a further 12 months twice. An application to join the DPS can be made using the following link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/dhscOnce a potential provider registers to create an account on this site, all of the information required to submit a compliant application will be available.For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact DHSC via NQC or pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk. Additional information: Note that the total value of awards indicated in Section II.1.5 of this Notice represents the max 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.Please contact pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk for any enquiries you may have in relation to this DPS

Renewal: 12+12 months optional (total up to 36 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008429-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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