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Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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30 May 2022 at 11:40

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06 Dec 2021 at 22:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking providers for a Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service to facilitate the delivery of medications. This procurement process, noted under the tender identification BHFT0375, categorises the service under transport services and is taking place in Bracknell, United Kingdom. The contract period spans 720 days, beginning upon award, with an active procurement stage and a submission deadline set for 10th January 2022. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure allowing for a maximum of one participant in the framework agreement. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS sourcing portal for participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those with capability in temperature-controlled transport and robust tracking systems. Companies that provide transport services within the healthcare sector are particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise in meeting the stringent requirements for handling medications and ensuring timely deliveries. This could aid suppliers in establishing a long-term partnership with a reputable healthcare provider, fostering business growth in the public health domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service

Notice Description

Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust requires a specialist pharmacy courier service, with temperature controlled vehicles for delivery of medication (in the range of 8-25 degrees centigrade). Medication to be collected from Prospect Park Hospital Pharmacy and delivered to patients' at their specified address. The Authority requires , a robust tracking system to ensure medication reaches its final destination within the specified time limits and a full real-time tracking and audit trail from collection from the Authority to final destination.

Options: Option for 2 x12 month extensions ( maximum duration 4 years)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fdc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015030-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1BQ
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

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