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title: "DFID 7453 Distribution of Free Health Care Initiative Supplies in Sierra Leone"
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# DFID 7453 Distribution of Free Health Care Initiative Supplies in Sierra Leone

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e2626a8-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for International Development (DFID) is conducting a tender titled "DFID 7453 Distribution of Free Health Care Initiative Supplies in Sierra Leone." This procurement falls under the category of "Foreign-affairs services" and is primarily focused on the distribution and verification of essential pharmaceuticals and medical consumables. The contract period is set from 11 January 2016 to 30 June 2016, with a total value of £2,300,000. Key activities are centred in Sierra Leone, and the procurement process is currently in the award stage, following the end of the tender period on 11 January 2016.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and healthcare services, particularly those focused on pharmaceutical distribution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with relevant expertise could find considerable potential for growth by participating in this project, which requires a commitment to value for money and efficiency in delivering healthcare supplies in a challenging environment.

## Notice

Actual CPV code is '75211200 Foreign Economic-Aid Related Services'. Objectives of the consultancy Due to serious delays in obtaining the respective procurement lists from NPPU / MoH, waivers for registration of pharma in Country from the Pharmacy Board and insecurity of Custom waivers for the importation of pharmaceuticals and medical consumables, DFID is intending to enter into an agreement with UNICEF with the procurement, international logistics and custom procedures of the required drugs and medical consumables under the FHCI. IPA's overall role is to carry out the distribution and verification of delivery of the pharmaceuticals and medical consumables to PHUs, using established NPPU distribution infrastructure for the last mile delivery. The items to be distributed are outlined in Annex C, to facilities as directed by DFID. To mitigate against corruption and fraud, IPA are to liaise directly with NPPU and the District Medical Stores (DMS's) regarding the delivery of drugs and medical consumables to the PHU's in the districts. IPA is to receive itemised lists per PHU in advance to initiate and organise the pick- and pack operations prior to receipt of the UNICEF procured drugs and medical consumables at the Ferry Junction Warehouse in Freetown, following a standard 'push' system. IPA will demonstrate that its technical and commercial capacity will deliver Value for Money in the management of this programme, as well as a reliable and timely supply of essential commodities through not less than quarterly reports and timely invoicing of goods and services. IPA is also to provide a full spectrum of distribution and administration tasks necessary to carry out the scope of works outlined below. A schematic is provided below, to outline the requirement for 360 degree feedback in order to minimise the risk of fraud and corruption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc22ffd-3778-4173-9693-fcf501ea5e05 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2016 - 30 Jun 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75211000 - Foreign-affairs services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc22ffd-3778-4173-9693-fcf501ea5e05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cc22ffd-3778-4173-9693-fcf501ea5e05
  29th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddc81119-e310-4443-9daa-cfc29c2d1730
  DFID 7453 Call Down Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-international-development

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