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title: "Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospital to Patients"
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# Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospital to Patients

Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S & ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d0481e4-8c4a-4390-8196-67a6e4df7a28

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients, conducted by the NHS London Procurement Partnership, which is hosted by Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, classified under courier services, has a total value of £20 million and is located in London. The procurement method utilized was an open procedure above threshold, and the contract period commenced on 1st October 2021, running until 30th September 2023. The tender period concluded on 30th September 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in logistics and healthcare transportation services to expand their operations. Businesses that are equipped to handle the transport of medicines, particularly those with expertise in obtaining necessary licenses such as the MHRA Wholesale Dealer Licence and Home Office Controlled Drug Licence, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Such engagement could also strengthen relationships with public healthcare entities, thus paving the way for further collaborations in the public sector.

## Notice

Framework for the transportation of medicines from London NHS Hospitals to Patients. Lot 1: Standard medicine transport Lot 2: Medicine transports requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealer License Lot 3: Medicine transports requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealer License and Home Office Controlled Drug License

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da30ef3-5fa4-48b8-becd-84576a0e7638 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S & ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE (DISTRIBUTION; CITYSPRINT (UK; DGT SERVICES; LLOYDS PHARMACY LIMITED (AAH PHARMACEUTICALS; MENZIES DISTRIBUTION; MOVR; OTL OMEGA TELEMATICS LIMITED (T/A DELIVERY MATES; PEARL CHEMIST; Q DESPATCH (WEST) LIMITED TRADING AS ONCUE TRANSPORT; SAVOY VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da30ef3-5fa4-48b8-becd-84576a0e7638

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da30ef3-5fa4-48b8-becd-84576a0e7638
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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