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Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients

NHS London Procurement Partnership (Hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT)

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25 Jan 2022 at 19:06

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06 Oct 2021 at 16:12

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14 Jul 2021 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is currently conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients." This process falls under the category of courier services (CPV Code: 64120000) and is based in London, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for bids on 13th August 2021 and a bid opening date set for 14th August 2021. This procurement will be executed through an open procedure and is designed to create multiple lots, specifically aimed at providing standard and specialised medicine courier services, including those requiring specific licenses for controlled drugs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and pharmacy delivery sectors, particularly those equipped to handle medical and pharmaceutical deliveries. Companies that possess relevant certifications, such as the MHRA Wholesale Dealer’s License for dealing with medicines, will find themselves well-placed to compete. The framework includes three distinct lots with varied requirements, enabling both small and large enterprises to participate, thus broadening the landscape for potential suppliers in the healthcare logistics industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients

Notice Description

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) (hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) are procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of medicine courier services from London NHS Trusts for delivery direct to Patients. The Framework will be split into three Lots:(1) Standard Medicine Courier Services(2) Medicine Courier Services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers License WDA(H)(3) Medicine Courier Services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers License WDA(H) & Home Office License to transport Controlled Drugs (CDs)Call-Off Contracts can be awarded by Participating Authorities by either Direct Award or Further Competition (details included in tender pack)LPP Contract Reference: LPP/2021/003

Lot Information

Lot 1 Standard Medicine Courier Services

Open procedure to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement. Additional information: Framework is a new contract, Contract values are estimates only.

Renewal: Two year initial term with the option to extend for a further 24 months over one or more terms. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.

Lot 2 Medicine Courier Services with Wholesale Dealers License

Open procedure to establish a multi-supplier Framework. Additional information: Framework is a new contract, Contract values are estimates only.

Renewal: 2 years initial term with an option to extend for a further 24 months over one or more term. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.

Lot 3: Medicine courier services (requiring WDA(H) & Home Office CD License)

Open procedure to establish a new framework. Additional information: Framework is a new contract, Contract values are estimates only.

Renewal: 2 year initial terms with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months over one or more terms. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c7da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002238-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS London Procurement Partnership (Hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Limited

CitySprint (UK) Limited

DGT Services Ltd

Lloyds Pharmacy Limited (AAH Pharmaceuticals)

Menzies Distribution

Movr Ltd

OTL Omega Telematics Limited (t/a Delivery Mates)

Pearl Chemist Ltd

Q Despatch (West) Limited trading as OnCue Transport

Savoy Ventures Ltd

Further Information

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