--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Goods and Distribution Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")" published: "2020-07-03" --- # Framework Agreement for the Supply of Goods and Distribution Services Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ae5b1a14-ba46-46d1-80d8-e3d5f1d43610.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW), and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Goods and Distribution Services. This tender, classified under miscellaneous health services, is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 5 August 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2020 and run for up to four years. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate, with a total contract value estimated at £25 million. This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in the supply and distribution of health-related goods. Businesses capable of providing a wide range of products and comprehensive distribution services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Additionally, suppliers that can demonstrate efficient logistics, quality control, and technological solutions to enhance order processing and delivery will have a competitive advantage, aligning with HTE's objectives of improving care quality and cost-effectiveness for member organisations. ## Notice This procurement exercise is to establish a framework agreement for the acquisition of Goods and Distribution Service providers. The resulting framework agreement would be for the supply of Goods and delivery to HealthTrust Europe's Participating Authorities. The resulting Framework Agreement will encompass, but not limited to, the distribution of the goods defined under the clause titled Product Requirement and the service is defined under Service Requirement of the Specification. The successful provider(s) will have full ownership of the supply chain i.e. the Participating Authorities will place their orders directly with the successful provider(s) who will in return process orders, deliver and invoice the Participating Authorities as a direct supplier. Key Objectives 1.1 Rationalisation of supplier base who have the ability of providing a "one-stop shop" of products that meets the customer's requirements 1.2 Consistency and improved quality of care 1.3 Cost reductions for single and collaborative exercises 1.4 Best practice achieved through the provision of support and training where required 1.5 On Time In Full delivery 1.6 Technological solutions to improve efficiency in order, delivery and invoicing 1.7 Offer added contract value (quality, safety, service and price) for member organisations through positive working relationships with successful Supplier(s) 1.8 All of the above as a combination, leading to improved quality and responsiveness for our member organisations. The specification file contains an indication, but not limited to, of products expected to be supplied under the resulting agreement. HTE will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. HTE proposes to enter into the Framework Agreement for a maximum period of 4 years with the successful Tenderer (Successful Tenderer), being an initial 3 years period and the option to extend by 12 months, after the initial period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce736fa0-e0dc-423c-b616-b294d712b484 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 29 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2020 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce736fa0-e0dc-423c-b616-b294d712b484 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce736fa0-e0dc-423c-b616-b294d712b484 3rd July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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