Tender

Provision of Pharmaceutical Transport, for the Dudley Clinical Services Ltd

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 01:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the "Provision of Pharmaceutical Transport" on behalf of The Dudley Clinical Services Limited (DCSL). This project falls under the transport services industry category and aims to enhance the delivery of dispensed medicines to patients' homes. Located in the Dudley region, UKG36, the tender is currently in the tender stage with key dates to note, including the enquiry period ending on 25th April 2025 and the tender submission deadline set for 8th May 2025. The procurement method is an open competition managed electronically through an E-Tendering Portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the West Midlands to grow their business by providing a specialised transport service. Businesses that excel in delivering efficient, safe, and secure logistics services would be well-suited for this tender. The contract period starts on 2nd June 2025 and can potentially extend up to four years, including optional extensions. Successful suppliers will be selected based on qualitative, social value, and cost criteria, providing a fair and comprehensive assessment process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmaceutical Transport, for the Dudley Clinical Services Ltd

Notice Description

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust are undertaking this below Threshold Tender on behalf of The Dudley Clinical Services Limited (DCSL). The Dudley Clinical Services Limited (DCSL) require an enhanced bespoke transport service providing efficient, safe and secure delivery of dispensed medicines to the home setting for patients undergoing treatment via DCSL. This service aims to improve the patient treatment pathway and reduce waiting time for dispensed medicines. The Contracting Authority is utilising an electronic Tendering system ("E-Tendering Portal") to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome User Guide - https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extensions of up to 2 years in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014417-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kirk Johnson
Contact Email
kirk.johnson1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 2HQ
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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