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title: "RFI NHSE Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Distribution"
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# RFI NHSE Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Distribution

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f818177-bd8a-4edd-bf27-1ce097b7952c

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is running a tender titled "RFI NHSE Covid-19 Vaccination Programme Distribution" aimed at seeking expressions of interest from suppliers for the distribution and warehousing of COVID-19 vaccines. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically storage and warehousing services, and is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers should respond by 5 PM on 16th April 2021, with the intention for a subsequent procurement process to commence within three months. The projected expenditure for this contract is approximately £40 million GBP over an anticipated term extension from 6 months to 18 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, warehousing, and pharmaceutical distribution, particularly those experienced with cold chain management and vaccine handling. Companies capable of managing logistics efficiently across various regions, including the UK and overseas territories, would be well-positioned to compete. As the Authority’s needs evolve in response to ongoing vaccination strategies, there is potential for future contracts to arise, enabling businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with this public sector buyer.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to gather information and feedback from the Medicines Wholesale distribution market, as recognised experts, to gauge its future logistics and distribution strategy for COVID-19 vaccines. The next phase of the Vaccination Programme needs to consider approaches for the warehousing and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and consider whether a future COVID-19 vaccines distribution model could be aligned to the current model for the distribution of seasonal influenza vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccination programme is being led by science in determining the need (if any) for Autumn booster vaccines; any distribution and warehousing model would therefore be dependent on the outcome of such scientific and policy decisions. The current distribution model, established in late 2020, utilises appropriately licenced Specialist Pharmaceutical Logistics providers because of their geographic reach and special handling expertise, including the ability to manage cold chain products and "pack down" under their Manufacturing Licenses where required. However, as the initial phases of the COVID-19 vaccination programme come to an end, the Authority is seeking insight from the market to aid the Authority in developing an optimal working model for the on-going Warehousing and Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. It is expected, but not confirmed, that the Authority would wish to re-procure Specialist Logistics Providers to support future vaccination programmes. Therefore, the Authority is, by way of this prior information notice, seeking Expressions of Interest from suppliers who may wish to participate in the Distribution and Warehousing of COVID-19 Vaccinations in England. The purpose of this Expression of Interest is: 1. To gather market intelligence on the market's capability and capacity to manage vaccines and distribute to designated sites within England; and 2. To request feedback that will help the Authority in the future design of its response to the on-going delivery of Covid-19 Vaccines. Therefore, suppliers are kindly requested to respond by 5pm on the 16th April 2021. Following receipt of the responses, the Authority intends to commence a procurement during the course of the next 3 months. The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time. Please note this is not a PQQ, this is pre-tender market engagement questionnaire. Economic operators submitting this questionnaire will neither be assessed or down selected based on the content of their response. Whilst it is anticipated that expenditure under any forthcoming procurement will be in the region of PS40m GBP for this contract award, this is approximate only at this stage and is based on the Authority extending the term of the agreement(s) from 6 months to a total of 18 months. Additional information: Please register on the EU Supply Portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42333dd-af27-4abd-b4b0-9d3f792c9105 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2021 - 18 Apr 2021 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 42965100 - Warehouse management system
- 42965110 - Depot system
- 48430000 - Inventory management software package
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 79991000 - Stock-control services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42333dd-af27-4abd-b4b0-9d3f792c9105

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42333dd-af27-4abd-b4b0-9d3f792c9105
  8th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

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