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title: "Provision of medicines supply chain information: supporting ICU medicines supply during COVID-19 response. Phase Two"
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# Provision of medicines supply chain information: supporting ICU medicines supply during COVID-19 response. Phase Two

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-659f4ae8-94d7-4ea8-904e-9d1764b0cba6

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## Summary

NHS Improvements is conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of medicines supply chain information: supporting ICU medicines supply during COVID-19 response. Phase Two." This initiative falls under the category of research and development services within the healthcare industry, specifically aimed at ensuring the equitable distribution of critical medicines during the pandemic. The contract, valued at £90,000, commenced on 1st June 2020 and will run until 31st July 2020. The procurement method used is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st May 2020, and the award was published on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in healthcare consultancy and pharmaceutical supply chain management, particularly those with expertise in the provision of information systems for the healthcare sector. Companies that can enhance visibility into medicines stockholding and contribute to managing supply chain challenges during demanding circumstances, such as a pandemic, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The successful supplier for this contract has been identified as ERNST & YOUNG LLP, underscoring the competitive nature and scale of the requirements involved.

## Notice

NHS England & Improvement (NHSE&I) require visibility of the medicines supply chain and national stockholding of priority ICU medicines. Such information supports NHSE&I to allocate and distribute medicines equitably, based on need, to NHS Trusts in England and across the devolved administrations. An understanding of national stock holdings allows us to plan for shortages, manage shortages and engage with industry on areas for priority manufacture. Several medicines are in extremely high demand and the profile of use has changed: COVID-19 treatment requires far higher volumes of certain medicines per patient compared to BAU treatment - primarily due to the length of sedation needed. Additional information: n/a

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3758938-5f82-4fa4-959c-ebcd135271a1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | NHS IMPROVEMENTS |
| Locality | 133-155 WATERLOO RD, LAMBETH |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2020 at 16:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3758938-5f82-4fa4-959c-ebcd135271a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3758938-5f82-4fa4-959c-ebcd135271a1
  30th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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