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title: "NHS Supply Chain Logistics Services Contract"
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# NHS Supply Chain Logistics Services Contract

Buyer: SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d78415-5cc4-42bf-8165-c1c6c42d05d5

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## Summary

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, acting on behalf of NHS Supply Chain, has completed the procurement process for awarding the NHS Supply Chain Logistics Services Contract. The contract has been awarded to GXO and focuses on the logistics management of healthcare products and services critical for NHS operations. With a substantial value of £4.2 billion, this contract covers a wide range of logistics services, including warehousing, transport operations, inventory management, and facilities management. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract is scheduled to run from 2 May 2025 to 1 May 2032. The logistics services will be provided across various locations, including the UK, Europe, and beyond, with an initial tender publication date of 29 June 2023 and a tender deadline on 5 August 2024. The industry category primarily involves storage and warehousing services under CPV 63120000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in logistics, warehousing, transport operations, and related IT services focusing on warehouse management systems. Ideal contenders would be SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process encourages participation from these entities. Companies with experience in large-scale logistics operations and international freight services are well-suited to compete in future opportunities. The awarded contract serves as a notable reference point for logistics providers looking to enhance their market presence by aligning with notable public sector contracts like the NHS Supply Chain. Moreover, the contract's expansive coverage in terms of scope and geographical reach encourages diversification and scalability in logistics service offerings.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain manage the sourcing, delivery and supply of healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales. NHS Supply Chain currently manages more than 8 million orders per year, across 94,000 order points and 17,465 locations and delivers over 28 million lines of picked goods to the NHS annually. Its systems consolidate orders from over 930 suppliers, saving trusts time and money by removing duplication of overlapping contracts. As part of the future Operating Model of the NHS Supply Chain, the Authority is seeking to award a contract for the provision of a Logistics Service Provider. The Authority intends to enter into contractual arrangements under which it will be entitled to appoint a Logistics Service Provider to operate on behalf of NHS Supply Chain. Under this contractual agreement, the Logistics Service Provider will supply the services that are critical for the delivery of NHS Supply Chain goods procured under the CMSP frameworks which are available to: 1) any NHS Trust; 2) any other NHS entity or healthcare provider (including private organisations, primary care, community settings, doctors premises, other clinical facilities and social care); 3) any government department, agency, or other statutory body (including Devolved Authorities, Crown Dependencies and/or Pandemic Planning Programmes), 4) any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector on behalf of a public-sector organisation listed in 1) to 4) above and/or 5) any private residence. Supply Chain Coordination Limited is seeking a Logistics Service Provider to manage: Warehousing at Dedicated Sites Dedicated Fleet and Transport Operations Inbound Logistics & Transhipment (currently a subcontracted service) Inventory Management Carriers and Sub-contracted Transport Operational Finance and internal audit services Customer Services Systems and applications including the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Facilities Management Services International Inbound Freight Services Additional information: Warehousing at Dedicated Sites Dedicated Fleet and Transport Operations Inbound Logistics & Transhipment (currently a subcontracted service) Inventory Management Carriers and Sub-contracted Transport Operational Finance and internal audit services Customer Services Systems and applications including the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) Facilities Management Services International Inbound Freight Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb1ce85-5b49-4afc-b0c2-e9d6c13de77c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 1 May 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000,000 |
| 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 | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb1ce85-5b49-4afc-b0c2-e9d6c13de77c
- 29 Jun 2023 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fb7938-ca03-4d39-b6c4-8be4188d8a25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceb1ce85-5b49-4afc-b0c2-e9d6c13de77c
  6th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53fb7938-ca03-4d39-b6c4-8be4188d8a25
  29th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018444-2023
  Link to Find a Tender Service -Notice reference: 2023/S 000-018444
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704cc8b4-ccf7-48e1-b584-b1c004095ba6
  PIN Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019035-2025
  Contract Award Notice

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