--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (AS HOSTS OF NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP)" published: "2020-08-07" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients Buyer: GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (AS HOSTS OF NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9977d59a-83be-4a0c-9ae7-7d9081e1fd96.json) ## Summary The London Procurement Partnership (LPP), hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is in the planning stage for a competitive procurement tender titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients". This framework aims to streamline the transportation of medicines across NHS organisations in England, allowing for both direct awards and mini-competitions. The deadline for expressing interest in this tender is Thursday, 20th August 2020, and a suppliers' day is scheduled for Tuesday, 25th August 2020. The total estimated contract value is £10 million, and the procurement relates to the pharmaceutical products and transport services sectors within the UK. This tender presents significant opportunities for logistics and transportation companies, particularly those specialising in medical or pharmaceutical services. Businesses with expertise in cold chain logistics, delivery systems, or healthcare supply chains would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the LPP can provide valuable insights, and potential bidders are encouraged to reach out to the procurement team to tailor their offerings to the needs of NHS organisations and patients. ## Notice The London Procurement Partnership (LPP) hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is issuing this Prior Information Notice of its intention to undertake a competitive procurement of a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport for Medicines from the NHS to Patients. With the increasing interest following Covid-19 pandemic from LPP member and non-member organisations, the LPP has taken the decision to tender for these services. The aim of this framework is to allow NHS organisations throughout England to accelerated and steamline the process, thereby allowing for early realisation of benefits. The access will be either through direct award or via mini-competition at a trust or locality base. The notice does not constitute a call for competition. The service will include the collection of medicines from an NHS organisation, or third party and delivery to a patient's home or alternative delivery address. The medicines will include ambient and cold chain products, and well as controlled drugs. The purpose of this PIN is to encourage any organisations interested in bidding for this framework to engage with the LPP. LPP wishes to gather information and intelligence, as to how the LPP can develop the framework agreement to meet the needs of NHS organisations and patients. If you would like further details on how to engage, please contact lppprocurement@lpp.nhs.uk We are planning to hold a suppliers' day on Tuesday 25th August, so the deadline to express interest is Thursday 20th August. Please visit - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4902fad7-bad8-ea11-8104-005056b64545&p=c8bf4a67-eab2-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 - to register an interest and for further details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9677101e-ae98-4cf2-8016-3afa8508e170 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (AS HOSTS OF NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP) | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 60100000 - Road transport services - 64100000 - Post and courier services ## Release History - 7 Aug 2020 at 14:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9677101e-ae98-4cf2-8016-3afa8508e170 - 7 Aug 2020 at 14:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c400ed-be27-4a9f-be88-959bb6f1f943 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9677101e-ae98-4cf2-8016-3afa8508e170 7th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3c400ed-be27-4a9f-be88-959bb6f1f943 7th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.lpp.nhs.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4902fad7-bad8-ea11-8104-005056b64545&p=c8bf4a67-eab2-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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