---
title: "Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 Medicines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aa8c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-05-14"
---

# Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 Medicines

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aa8c

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the "Third Party Logistics Provision for Covid-19 Medicines," initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care, located in London. This tender, classified under storage and warehousing services, is a key part of the healthcare services industry. As of the last update on 14th May 2021, the procurement is at the award stage following an accelerated open procedure due to the urgent needs stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Notably, contracts worth over £4.5 million were signed on 11th November 2020 with active suppliers Phoenix Healthcare and AAH Pharmaceuticals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and supply chain management, particularly those with experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical logistics. Companies capable of providing efficient storage and distribution services for sensitive medical supplies could thrive in this environment. The urgency and scale of the operation due to the Covid-19 response underscore the demand for proficient suppliers adept at meeting tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

## Notice

Provision of third party logistics for Covid-19 Medicines

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Storage and distribution services for Covid-19 medicines. Additional information: Covid-19

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010680-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,538,394 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AAH PHARMACEUTICALS; PHOENIX HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 12:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010680-2021
- 27 Apr 2021 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008987-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547441-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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