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title: "Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Commercial & Logistics Support"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
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# Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme - Commercial & Logistics Support

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-760fbd0a-9e8a-4fd8-97ee-893752bee286

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking commercial and logistical support for the Covid-19 Vaccinations Programme through a selective procurement procedure, under a framework agreement. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £4,025,850, set to begin on 9 November 2020 and conclude on 31 March 2021. This tender covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South West, and is classified under business and management consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and consultancy services focused on healthcare. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable, especially those with experience in managing complex delivery models, inventory control, and operational support for large-scale vaccination programmes. Engaging with this contract could enhance their portfolio and expand their footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

Professional services support required to provide oversight and implementation of operational delivery plans for the COVID-19 vaccination programmes. The supplier is required to support the programmes workstreams and functional scope at pace as follows: - Estates, Logistics & Consumables: operational storage and distribution, specialist storage for challenging vaccine storage, national supply chains in place for transportation and delivery, management of clinical waste sites (including licencing requirements) and ensure inventory control and oversee distribution/logistics. Working closely with the Operational Model team, designing and agreeing the role of a third-party logistics provider and assisting regional providers to implement it. - Commercial Delivery: Combining data and system intelligence to identify shortage risk products as early as possible; actively managing demand across the country to ensure availability; build/secure and manage estates, create a reserve of relevant consumables in advance of surges in demand. Working with the relevant commissioners to define and build an appropriate contract management approach and function for all relevant contracts at a national and regional level; identifying and managing the most expedient routes to market to procure and supply relevant consumables, equipment, logistics, estates, workforce, technology and data services. Completing the model by which regional Providers will draw down stocks and resources to deliver the programme. Advising on the contracts which commissioners will use to contract lead providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760f1a9e-888a-4755-9dde-504e540fbe9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,025,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,025,850 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 09:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760f1a9e-888a-4755-9dde-504e540fbe9b
- 3 Dec 2020 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760f1a9e-888a-4755-9dde-504e540fbe9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760f1a9e-888a-4755-9dde-504e540fbe9b
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.england.nhs.uk

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