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title: "Multi-Temperature Distribution"
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buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
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# Multi-Temperature Distribution

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f6a9eba-43df-4e60-8484-4c4c6a8c8c8b

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain is seeking a supplier for Multi Temperature Distribution. The procurement involves the supply, storage, and management of Chilled, Fresh, Frozen, and Ambient products distributed to NHS Trusts. The Framework Agreement has an initial term of 24 months, extendable up to 48 months, with an estimated value of £20,525,333 in the first 24 months and £80,000,000 for the full term. The procurement method is an Open Procedure with a tender deadline of 11th August 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses to become a national distribution partner for the NHS, leading to significant cost savings. Businesses in the courier services industry or those capable of handling multi-temperature distribution effectively would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. With a focus on collaborative working with Trusts, this tender emphasises the potential for long-term partnership and growth for the selected supplier.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food is seeking a single supplier who will have the capacity and capability to deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with Trusts to provide the right solution and manage Multi-Temperature Distribution into the NHS and its Trusts for their patient and retail catering needs. This procurement is for: - the supply, storage and management of a selection of Chilled, Fresh, Frozen and Ambient products and distribution to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). - a unique opportunity to become a national distribution partner which aims to deliver significant savings to the NHS. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS20,525,333 of the Product Lines and the cost of Distribution for all Goods. This is based on the scenario that all existing Trusts currently using the Multi Temperature Distribution Framework Agreement move over to the new Framework Provider, however this is not guaranteed. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS80,000,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe8aaaf-e858-4174-92a1-cd99fa144cb9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 12 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2023 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe8aaaf-e858-4174-92a1-cd99fa144cb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe8aaaf-e858-4174-92a1-cd99fa144cb9
  30th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018736-2023
  Find a Tender Contract Notice 2023/S 000-018736

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