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title: "DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - LOGISTICS BUY)"
published: "2022-11-08"
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# DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC - LOGISTICS BUY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6b8b7ac-45e5-4688-9665-69b19cae827b

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the award process for the DHSC International Freight and Logistics Solutions. The contracts were awarded for the provision of international freight and logistics services to support the import and export of medical products. The contracts cover services such as air charter, sea freight, rail freight, and international warehousing. The total contract value is estimated to be up to GBP 382,000,000 for a 12-month initial period with possible extensions.

This procurement process by the Department of Health and Social Care presents business opportunities in the international freight and logistics sector. Companies specialising in air charter services, sea freight services, rail freight services, and warehousing services would be well-suited to compete for these contracts. The awarded suppliers for the different lots include Kuehne + Nagel Limited and CEVA Logistics, indicating the scope for growth in these specific service areas.

## Notice

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded contracts for the provision of international freight and logistics services to support the import and export of medical products to and from global locations. 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 where the value of the contract has not been exhausted in the first 12 months. 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 contract value is estimated to be up to GBP 382 000000. The department have awarded contracts for 4 lots for the provision of international freight and logistics services: Lot A - Provision of Air Charter Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 29/10/2021 Contract Value (max): PS248,000,000.00 Lot B - Provision of Sea Freight Services Awarded Supplier: CEVA Logistics Award Date: 21/10/2021 Contract Value (max): PS66,000,000.00 Lot C - Provision of Rail Freight Services Awarded Supplier: CEVA Logistics Award Date: 21/10/2021 Contract Value (max): PS62,000,000.00 Lot D - Provision of International Warehousing Services Awarded Supplier: Kuehne + Nagel Limited Award Date: 29/10/2021 Contract Value (max): PS6,000,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa510941-2063-41b8-943d-c02cd2199fba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £382,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,000,000 |
| 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 - LOGISTICS BUY) |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CEVA LOGISTICS; KUEHNE + NAGEL |

## 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)
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60423000 - Air-charter services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 09:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa510941-2063-41b8-943d-c02cd2199fba
- 8 Nov 2022 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fe7bf-ba1e-48b0-815b-bbab0f8db796
- 25 Oct 2022 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fe7bf-ba1e-48b0-815b-bbab0f8db796
- 2 Nov 2021 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fe7bf-ba1e-48b0-815b-bbab0f8db796

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa510941-2063-41b8-943d-c02cd2199fba
  8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c36fe7bf-ba1e-48b0-815b-bbab0f8db796
  8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000No7i/fEJ02mWJJrWGrGwkm9ewr_58G7QSlQxcplnBjioR4Hg
  _LOT A (Air Charter) - (Signed) (291021)_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NoCJ/D3dKcIRYhjzd0nVIT99oOq6DFFR2ypD5RBCehSVaXX8
  _LOT D (International Warehousing) - (Signed) (291021)_Redacted
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NoCE/MMyq5oDmrO1m.HJcNfjRpyYzfEkmq7Lr9oxyRGxf2uE
  Lot B-Contract for the Provision of Sea Freight Management Services (Redacted)
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NoC9/2nZ_Ya6aAVc4Pb72_p3LcDlq1JDKFkQmnW1RtPxqPRU
  Lot C-Contract for the Provision of Rail Freight Management Services (Signed)-Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a5cf385-70e0-435d-aea2-eb61e6f974ba
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e40cab7-fbcb-400b-9b6f-22265d0ba43b
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14ce8c3a-0f3b-41a3-887f-9d39ea22f1fb
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d212126-0d99-4c26-9e68-e4c5e4091188
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caec9cb5-566a-4430-afa6-1cbd3644a447
  _LOT A (Air Charter) - (Signed) (291021)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6d9a482-8c2c-4bce-981a-39ce6dd3014c
  _LOT D (International Warehousing) - (Signed) (291021)_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1de38df5-20bb-4f31-9535-4faf703b9a8f
  Lot B-Contract for the Provision of Sea Freight Management Services (Redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee300dba-a716-4b07-9414-02c270dc90fd
  Lot C-Contract for the Provision of Rail Freight Management Services (Signed)-Redacted

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