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Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

11 Nov 2024 at 09:03

Tender

12 Aug 2024 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of Mid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, has completed the tender process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services". This procurement, under the industry category of Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, and Personal Care Products, focuses on the provision of medicinal products and associated logistics services to various healthcare facilities across the UK, including NHS Trusts, hospitals, GP surgeries, and community hospitals. The procurement follows an open procedure and includes an active framework agreement with a duration spanning from 1st November 2024 for a maximum of four years. The agreement does not offer an extension option and aligns with Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The entities that may utilise this agreement include those in the health or social care sectors across the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large-scale suppliers in the pharmaceutical distribution sector to secure long-term contracts with diverse healthcare facilities. The successful appointment of multiple suppliers, including AAH Pharmaceuticals Limited, Alliance Healthcare Limited, Mawdsley-Brooks and Co Ltd, and PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution Limited, exemplifies the high standards and comprehensive capabilities required. Businesses that offer high-quality pharmaceutical products and logistics solutions are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. Compliance with the management and administration requirements, such as the provision of regular management information and adherence to activity-based income management charges, will be essential for participating suppliers to ensure smooth contract execution and potential business growth.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

Notice Description

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision Of Wholesaler Pharmaceutical Distribution Services ("Agreement") The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will seek to appoint suppliers for the provision of medicinal products as well as the logistics solution and services to any NHS Trust, hospital, GP surgery, community hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The agreement will seek to appoint suppliers for the provision of medicinal products as well as the logistics solution and services to any NHS Trust, hospital, GP surgery, community hospital and any other healthcare facility in the healthcare economy. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that, at present, sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on the Portal, and therefore Potential Providers must complete the Qualification and Selection Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full. Additional information: You may access further information on the HealthTrust Europe GPO Model at this link; www.healthtrusteurope.com/group-purchasing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0489d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036348-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adam.spence@htepg.com
Contact Phone
+44 8458875000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

AAH PHARMACEUTICALS

ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE

MAWDSLEY-BROOKS AND

PHOENIX HEALTHCARE DISTRIBUTION

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