Planning

Medicines, Consumables and Reagents Logistics Framework Agreement - information and a call for Expressions of Interest for a market consultation

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

17 Sep 2021 at 13:23

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Medicines, Consumables and Reagents Logistics Framework Agreement." This initiative focuses on storage services within the health sector in the United Kingdom. The planned market consultation webinar is set for 20 October 2021, with interested suppliers required to register their interest by 15 October 2021. This framework aims to benefit Public Health England and other public bodies involved in health service delivery across the UK. The procurement will not be open for bids yet, as the current focus is on gathering relevant market insights through a preliminary consultation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in storage and distribution services, particularly those with experience in healthcare logistics. Companies that provide warehousing solutions, storage services, or related consumables are well-positioned to engage in this process. By participating in the upcoming market consultation and demonstrating their capabilities, these businesses can potentially secure contracts that contribute to the efficient distribution of medical supplies and services across the UK public health system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines, Consumables and Reagents Logistics Framework Agreement - information and a call for Expressions of Interest for a market consultation

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority wishes to conduct a webinar with relevant suppliers/providers in the storage and distribution market. The expectation is that information gathered from this webinar (market engagement) will help to inform the Contracting Authority's requirement. The purpose of this notice is for invitation to attend a webinar/market engagement and not a call for competition. Details gathered from the market will inform the final specification. For any queries, please email: DHSCWholesalers@dhsc.gov.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for establishing a framework agreement for the storage and distribution of medicines, devices, consumables and reagents. The Contracting Authority intends to hold preliminary market consultation sessions to discuss the programme. Please register your Company's interest by sending a confirmation email to DHSCWholesalers@dhsc.gov.ukFor the purpose of administering this market consultation efficiently and effectively, expressions of interest (via email) are requested from the market by no later than 15 October 2021. Following this date, a questionnaire will be sent to interested parties to gather additional information to support the market engagement sessions. This questionnaire will be for the purpose of gathering information to facilitate the market consultation event. Full details regarding the questionnaire, and market engagement sessions (time and invitation details) will be shared following expression of interest. The proposed date for the webinar (market engagement) is 20 October 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023205-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Henrietta Jacobs
Contact Email
henrietta.jacobs@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
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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