Planning

Pandemic Preparedness Antibiotics 4PL/5PL Solution

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

04 Apr 2022 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The UK's Department of Health and Social Care is initiating a procurement process for the "Pandemic Preparedness Antibiotics 4PL/5PL Solution," which falls under the pharmaceutical products category. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks to innovate the procurement and management of stockpiles of commonly used medicines, specifically antibiotics. The planned engagement with the commercial sector is set to take place on the eSourcing Portal, with a future notice anticipated on 1st April 2023. Interested parties must ensure they register on the portal and provide necessary company details to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and logistics companies, particularly those specialising in warehousing and supply chain solutions, to grow their business by engaging with the UK's health sector. Companies that are adept at storage and distribution of medical products, as well as those with experience in managing complex procurement contracts, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract will not only broaden the buyer's supplier base but also align with the goals of sustainability and efficiency within healthcare supply chains.

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Notice Title

Pandemic Preparedness Antibiotics 4PL/5PL Solution

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents, and other health threats. <br/>The UKHSA would like to explore with the commercial sector an alternative solution to centrally held stockpiles of generic commonly used medicines e.g., antibiotics, by outsourcing to the private sector the procurement, storage, and supply in a single contract with one or more 4PL/5PL providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an early market engagement exercise to enable the Authority to define its future procurement strategy. Additional information: See 'VI.3.0.1 Additional information'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03298e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008947-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2023Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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