Express Freight Service

DHSC, LONDON

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Summary of the contracting process

DHSC, London, is in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Express Freight Service," aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted supply of medical products during emergencies. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on transport services, cargo handling, and courier services. The tender is located in London, United Kingdom, and is set to involve a significant budget, with a gross amount of £4,060,800 GBP. The current stage involves market engagement, with a scheduled deadline for registration of interest by 5th June 2025. The main procurement category is above the threshold and classified as public authority central government, indicating a substantial opportunity for businesses in the logistics and transportation sectors.

This tender offers a vital opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in multi-modal courier services, freight transport agency services, and emergency logistics. Companies with robust logistics capabilities, especially those that can facilitate both air and road transport, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement aims to address urgent logistics needs to maintain the supply of medical products, a critical sector with potential for ongoing and future engagements. Interested businesses should be prepared for a contract period from April 2026 to March 2028, with the possibility of renewal, providing a long-term partnership potential with a central government authority.

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Express Freight Service

DHSC, LONDON

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th April 2025 13:56:50 PM

Planning Deadline

5th June 2025 22:59:59 PM 4 days remaining
Contract Summary

We are intending to procure for an express / emergency capability to help maintain the uninterrupted supply of medical products where there is an urgent need and/or where a suppliers' own logistics arrangements may be disrupted. If you would like to register your interest to attend the market engagement event for this procurement, please email Stuart Merritt at the Department of Health and Social Care by 5pm on Monday 2nd June 2025 (stuart.merritt@dhsc.gov.uk)
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050879

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

DHSC, LONDON

Buyer Name

Stuart Merritt

Buyer Email

stuart.merritt@dhsc.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

39 Victoria Street

London

SW1H 0EU

United Kingdom

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Express Freight Service

DHSC, LONDON

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