--- title: "Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP" published: "2021-01-05" --- # Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ec6d0b8-2bf7-4601-8629-c28c32e7a0bc.json) ## Summary The NHS London Procurement Partnership is inviting bids for a framework titled "Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals," which is currently in the Tender phase. This procurement process, classified under Post and courier services and Health and social work services, is set to conclude the tender period on 29 January 2021. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2021 and conclude on 31 March 2023. The framework involves multiple lots focusing on the delivery of ambient and temperature-controlled medicines, requiring various licenses for controlled drugs, and includes services throughout the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and pharmaceutical transport sectors. Companies with capabilities in same-day delivery, especially those holding the necessary Wholesale Dealers and Home Office licenses, will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their operations. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this framework is designed to support their participation in public procurement, creating avenues for growth in the health and social care industry. ## Notice NHS London Procurement Partnership are inviting bids for a Framework for Transporting Medicines from NHS Hospitals. The LPP reference for the framework is LPP/2020/014 The Framework will be split into the following lots Lot 1- Delivery of ambient temperature medicines directly to patient on the same day - Weekdays 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 2- Delivery of ambient temperature medicines directly to patient on the same day - Weekdays 6pm-10pm deliveries Lot 3- Delivery of ambient temperature medicines directly to patient on the same day- Weekends 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 4- Delivery of temperature controlled medicines, where there is storage overnight. Wholesalers Dealers license is required- Weekdays 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 5- Delivery of temperature controlled medicines, where there is storage overnight. Wholesalers Dealers license is required- Weekdays 6pm-10pm deliveries Lot 6- Delivery of temperature controlled medicines, where there is storage overnight. Wholesalers Dealers license is required- Weekends 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 7- Delivery of Controlled Drug medicines where a Wholesale Dealers license together with the appropriate Home Office license is needed- Weekdays 9am-6pm deliveries Lot 8- Delivery of Controlled Drug medicines where a Wholesale Dealers license together with the appropriate Home Office license is needed- Weekdays 6pm-10pm deliveries Lot 9- Delivery of Controlled Drug medicines where a Wholesale Dealers license together with the appropriate Home Office license is needed- Weekends 9am-6pm deliveries ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562be8bb-ca08-478e-8f54-ee260f6997ba | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 4YB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Chaucer | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562be8bb-ca08-478e-8f54-ee260f6997ba - 17 Dec 2020 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19db594-0d21-494e-9d97-1745a0cdfd81 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562be8bb-ca08-478e-8f54-ee260f6997ba 5th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c19db594-0d21-494e-9d97-1745a0cdfd81 17th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3fa5bb54-e52f-eb11-8105-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.lpp.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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