Award

Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 Medicines

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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TenderUpdate

14 May 2021 at 12:26

Award

27 Apr 2021 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the "Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 Medicines," initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in London. This tender, classified under storage and warehousing services, is a key part of the healthcare services industry. As of the last update on 14th May 2021, the procurement is at the award stage following an accelerated open procedure due to the urgent needs stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Notably, contracts worth over £4.5 million were signed on 11th November 2020 with active suppliers Phoenix Healthcare and AAH Pharmaceuticals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and supply chain management, particularly those with experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical logistics. Companies capable of providing efficient storage and distribution services for sensitive medical supplies could thrive in this environment. The urgency and scale of the operation due to the Covid-19 response underscore the demand for proficient suppliers adept at meeting tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Notice Title

Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 Medicines

Notice Description

Provision of third party logistics for Covid-19 Medicines

Lot Information

Lot 1

Storage and distribution services for Covid-19 medicines. Additional information: Covid-19

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02aa8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010680-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,538,394 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gillian.eglen@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
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS

PHOENIX HEALTHCARE

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