--- title: "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)" published: "2021-04-30" --- # DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad653b91-57ad-492a-883c-0ff17a916eed.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the procurement process for "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions", involving international transport services for medical products into the UK. This open tender was awarded after a competitive bidding process, with contracts spanning initial 12-month terms and the potential for a 12-month extension. The total contract value is approximately £96 million, divided across five lots and effective from 1st May 2021 through to 30th April 2022. Awarded suppliers include Kuehne + Nagel Limited, CEVA Logistics, and Uniserve, with specific awards taking place in March and April 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in freight and logistics, particularly those with expertise in air, sea, road, and rail transport services. Companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to explore participation in future procurement cycles for ongoing medical supply logistics, as these contracts reflect a steady demand for reliable and efficient transport solutions within the healthcare sector. ## Notice The Department for Health and Social Care has awarded contracts for the provision of international freight and logistics solutions to support the importation of medical products into the UK from international sources. Contracts have been awarded following a competitive, open procedure and having observed the minimum 10-day standstill period. The Contracts are zero-volume commitment contracts. Each Contract will be for an initial 12 month period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months in multiples of 3 month increments. The Authority will inform the Successful Supplier no less than 3 months before end of contract term on any decision to extend the Contract. The total value across all contracts will be PS96,000,000 in Year 1. The department have awarded contracts for 5 lots for the provision of international freight and logistics services: Lot 1 - Air Freight Charter Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 10/04/2021 Contract Value: PS34,000,000.00 Lot 2 - Air Freight and Ground Handling Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 29/03/2021 Contract Value: PS26,000,000.00 Lot 3 - Sea Freight Services Awarded Supplier: CEVA Logistics Award Date: 07/04/2021 Contract Value: PS34,000,000.00 Lot 4 - Rail Freight Services Awarded Supplier: Uniserve Award Date: 09/04/2021 Contract Value: PS1,000,000.00 Lot 5 - Road Freight Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 29/03/2021 Contract Value: PS1,000,000.00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5e708b-02fe-4637-aaa7-82edf6f68de3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £96,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £96,000,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | CEVA LOGISTICS; KUEHNE + NAGEL; UNISERVE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ## Release History - 30 Apr 2021 at 12:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5e708b-02fe-4637-aaa7-82edf6f68de3 - 28 Apr 2021 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5e708b-02fe-4637-aaa7-82edf6f68de3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b5e708b-02fe-4637-aaa7-82edf6f68de3 28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUFt/wSoIwADi39dt5DNI9c6GvXRP6Em3NczliK45IrMwHhA Contract for Arrangement of Air Charter Services_Redacted - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUFk/AESARzJX1COXcNOleZkAU7nrq89kzVu2.YJf6g4Pxlk Contract for Management of Air Freight Services_Redacted - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUFj/ybHOx_7I77L1JoY_fZPpn0cLGedCDLxOES8f4tVdxpU Contract for Management of Road Freight Services_Redacted - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUFe/n_5GQ3OGxRHzf4sSmbL.j2MkbIom_ErGrsE1Atfsap8 Contract_for_Management_of_Sea_Freight_Services_Redacted - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kUFP/sIwiSiix1TIznNpO9WR3kFQLpl8GmEeFjWGqK3obmIg Contract for Management of Rail Freight Services (1)_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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