--- title: "Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Covid Tests Logistics Services to Pharmacies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE" published: "2021-04-21" --- # Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Covid Tests Logistics Services to Pharmacies Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e.json) ## Summary The Department of Health and Social Care is currently conducting a tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) focused on logistics services for Covid tests to pharmacies, with an estimated contract value of £3,328,000. This procurement falls within the transport services industry and is active as of 21 April 2021. The DPS aims to facilitate the storage and distribution of test kits across pharmacies in England and is open for applications throughout its term, with the initial period set for 12 months, extendable twice for an additional 12 months each. The deadline for bid submissions is 20 April 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in logistics, particularly those with capabilities in parcel delivery and warehouse management. Companies that specialise in temperature-sensitive logistics, warehousing services, and pharmacy delivery solutions are well-suited to compete. Participation in this dynamic purchasing system could lead to sustained partnerships with the government as it scales up testing services across England, aligning with the growing demand for efficient healthcare logistics amid ongoing public health efforts. ## Notice Testing for Coronavirus is a crucial part of the government's response to the pandemic. The national COVID-19 testing strategy has pivoted toward mass population testing. To achieve this ambition a concerted effort to mobilise a range of viable testing solutions is needed.The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of cartons of tests to support the Government's ambition to scale up and increase the volume of testing available across all pharmacies in England from April 2021. The programme anticipates that it will need to purchase logistics solutions which provide coverage across pharmacies within England and seeks establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as the best means by which to meet its flexible requirements for these services.This Notice invited the market to submit an application to join the DPS.A PIN (2021/S 000-006335) was issued on 29 March 2021 in relation to this DPS. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of boxes of tests to support the Government's ambition to scale up and increase the volume of testing available across all pharmacies in England from April 2021. The programme anticipates that it will need to procure a logistics solution which can undertake daily deliveries to pharmacies within England (with option to cover the whole of the UK). The Test & Trace programme have therefore launched a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as the best means by which to meet its flexible requirements for these services.The services required include, but will not be limited to, the following components:1.1 Receipt, stock management and warehousing of complete test kits.1.2 Temperature monitored warehousing and transport1.3 Receiving ordered stock of Kits from the Authority and picking, packing and labelling of each order to be sent to pharmacies. Ordered stock from the Authority shall be Cartons on pallets;1.4 Loading and despatch of Cartons to pharmacy locations in England using the Supplier's existing delivery network, in line with existing scheduled deliveries to pharmacies; and1.5 Provision of operational management information relating to stock control order status and delivery tracking as required1.6 Provision of a Pharmacy ordering portal.The DPS has now been launched and is available for potential providers to submit applications. This DPS will run for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend the DPS for a further 12 months twice. An application to join the DPS can be made using the following link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/dhscOnce a potential provider registers to create an account on this site, all of the information required to submit a compliant application will be available.For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact DHSC via NQC or pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk. Additional information: Note that the total value of awards indicated in Section II.1.5 of this Notice represents the max estimated value of contracts awarded under the DPS throughout its term. DHSC estimates that the value of the initial contracts to be awarded pursuant to this DPS will be in the region of PS735,858.Please contact pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk for any enquiries you may have in relation to this DPS Renewal: 12+12 months optional (total up to 36 months) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008429-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,328,000 | | Lots value | £3,328,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63122000 - Warehousing services - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008429-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/dhsc - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/dhscOnce - https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a85e. 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