Tender

Tender for a Storage & Distribution Service

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Tender

09 May 2022 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently conducting an open tender for a Storage & Distribution Service aimed at managing the storage and distribution of public health information resources across Wales. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 10th June 2022. The contract, classified under storage and warehousing services, is expected to span a duration of 720 days, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the designated eTenderwales platform.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management to engage in a significant contract with a public health organisation. Companies that excel in efficient stock management, cost-effective distribution, and have experience in handling health-related resources would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will be playing a critical role in ensuring that health information is delivered accurately and on time to professionals and the public in Wales, driving potential for future growth and partnership within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Tender for a Storage & Distribution Service

Notice Description

PHW is seeking a single provider specialising in warehousing, distribution, and fulfilment to manage the ongoing storage and distribution of a wide range of public health information resources to professionals and public across Wales. The key contract outcome being sought is that customers who order health information resources from PHW will have their orders fulfilled accurately and efficiently by the supplier in line with agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor will receive stocks of finished resources from printers and other organisations, store them in a safe location efficient for distribution across Wales, receive orders for resources from professionals and others across Wales via PHW, accurately process them in a cost-efficient manner for shipping, and arrange the timely dispatch and be accountable for delivery to a wide range of sites across Wales. The contractor will be required to manage stock levels efficiently, either by using the current online ordering system 'Ecwid' or with an acceptable alternative solution which would be provided by the contractor, including identifying optimum levels for each type of stock to minimise storage costs whilst maintaining customer responsiveness, and providing regular, accurate stock reports. The system chosen will have to allow monitoring to trigger new stock/ prints for each division in PHW. Both Health Protection and Health Improvements will be using this chosen system. In addition, the physical resources will be stored in the same place. The specific contract outcomes being sought are that: Resources are received by the contractor in good order and stored safely in one or more geographical location/s which allows for easy and effective distribution to our customers across Wales. The contractor must operate an efficient stock management system which identifies and manages to the optimum level of storage for each type of resource, taking into account forecasted customer demand, print turnaround times and storage costs. Picking and packing of resources is highly accurate and dispatched to the correct address within agreed timeframes. Resources are received on time by the customer through an effective distribution service(s), based on agreed standards. There is effective communication with PHW and customers via PHW's online ordering system (or alternative offered) and other methods of communication to ensure the customer remains informed of progress against their order and to enable prevention and solution of issues and queries. Should there be a change in contractor as a result of this process, there is an expectation that there will be a smooth transition from the existing supplier of these services to ensure full business continuity. PHW will need t be informed of this as early as possible The overall service is delivered efficiently and economically Public Health Wales are interested in implementing the current Ecwid system or an acceptable alternative solution that would be provided by the contractor.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033538
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011931-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Bethan Dyke
Contact Email
bethan.dyke@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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