--- title: "EOECPH DPS for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB" published: "2021-01-13" --- # EOECPH DPS for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26dcc6e-69bc-4cd7-bd6c-ba7b952ee698.json) ## Summary The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services, aimed at delivering medications to patients. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications closing on 11th February 2021. The total estimated value of the contracts awarded under this system is £20,000,000. The DPS allows unlimited suppliers to join at any time, providing flexibility for new entrants, and is specifically categorised under the CPV code for courier services, indicating its relevance to the health sector. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the courier and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in healthcare logistics. Companies that can demonstrate competency in efficient delivery systems, including medications to various locations like homes and workplaces, will be well-suited to compete. The structure of the DPS is conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering an inclusive environment for diverse suppliers to engage in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS. New suppliers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage. In this stage, approved users of the DPS (referred to as Contracting Authorities) will invite all suppliers on the DPS for the relevant category to bid for a specific contract. This DPS is for the procurement of Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for deliveries to patients such as, but not limited to: Delivering outpatient medications prescribed via virtual clinics to patients' homes, places of work or other appropriate locations, Delivering discharge medications following patient discharge from hospital. The scope includes provision for delivery time and location scheduling either by the Supplier or the Authority as appropriate and agreed. The scope excludes the dispensing of medicines by the supplier. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at http://health.atamis.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via http://health.atamis.co.uk Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at http://health.atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550c2f17-f128-485c-93e8-6b170e290ac1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 11 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB | | Locality | FULBOURN | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB21 5XB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2021 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550c2f17-f128-485c-93e8-6b170e290ac1 - 12 Jan 2021 at 17:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ebaae8-14d0-45dc-8ab9-d5913ab7f8ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/550c2f17-f128-485c-93e8-6b170e290ac1 13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ebaae8-14d0-45dc-8ab9-d5913ab7f8ac 12th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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