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title: "Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 medicines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2fccaae0-1c61-4d58-af82-c83737a9033f"
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published: "2020-11-25"
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# Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 medicines

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fccaae0-1c61-4d58-af82-c83737a9033f

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is currently overseeing a tender process for the "Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 medicines," classified under storage and warehousing services. This procurement is taking place in London, with a total estimated value of £16,000,000. The open procedure is marked as accelerated due to the urgent need arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, which necessitates the establishment of a stockpile of medicines. The tender period will close on 25th November 2020, with the contract period set to begin on 23rd December 2020 and last until 22nd December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses engaged in logistics and supply chain management, particularly those capable of handling storage and distribution of medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender, as the DHSC is encouraging their involvement. Businesses with experience in rapid-response logistics and healthcare-related services will have a competitive advantage in fulfilling the urgent requirements of this contract.

## Notice

Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 medicines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ecde4a-1cb3-451c-a650-39daa86102cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH FAMILY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2020 at 12:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ecde4a-1cb3-451c-a650-39daa86102cf
- 11 Nov 2020 at 19:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/247ac9d3-b3a4-4f02-a90c-126a6d1a245b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ecde4a-1cb3-451c-a650-39daa86102cf
  25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/247ac9d3-b3a4-4f02-a90c-126a6d1a245b
  11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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