---
title: "Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c7da"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT)"
published: "2022-01-25"
---

# Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients

Buyer: NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c7da

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## Summary

The NHS London Procurement Partnership, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is currently conducting a tender for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients." This process falls under the category of courier services (CPV Code: 64120000) and is based in London, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a deadline for bids on 13th August 2021 and a bid opening date set for 14th August 2021. This procurement will be executed through an open procedure and is designed to create multiple lots, specifically aimed at providing standard and specialised medicine courier services, including those requiring specific licenses for controlled drugs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and pharmacy delivery sectors, particularly those equipped to handle medical and pharmaceutical deliveries. Companies that possess relevant certifications, such as the MHRA Wholesale Dealer’s License for dealing with medicines, will find themselves well-placed to compete. The framework includes three distinct lots with varied requirements, enabling both small and large enterprises to participate, thus broadening the landscape for potential suppliers in the healthcare logistics industry.

## Notice

NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) (hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) are procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of medicine courier services from London NHS Trusts for delivery direct to Patients. The Framework will be split into three Lots:(1) Standard Medicine Courier Services(2) Medicine Courier Services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers License WDA(H)(3) Medicine Courier Services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers License WDA(H) & Home Office License to transport Controlled Drugs (CDs)Call-Off Contracts can be awarded by Participating Authorities by either Direct Award or Further Competition (details included in tender pack)LPP Contract Reference: LPP/2021/003

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Standard Medicine Courier Services

Open procedure to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement. Additional information: Framework is a new contract, Contract values are estimates only.

Renewal: Two year initial term with the option to extend for a further 24 months over one or more terms. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.

Lot 2 Medicine Courier Services with Wholesale Dealers License

Open procedure to establish a multi-supplier Framework. Additional information: Framework is a new contract, Contract values are estimates only.

Renewal: 2 years initial term with an option to extend for a further 24 months over one or more term. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.

Lot 3: Medicine courier services (requiring WDA(H) & Home Office CD License)

Open procedure to establish a new framework. Additional information: Framework is a new contract, Contract values are estimates only.

Renewal: 2 year initial terms with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months over one or more terms. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002238-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 4YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE (DISTRIBUTION; CITYSPRINT (UK; DGT SERVICES; LLOYDS PHARMACY LIMITED (AAH PHARMACEUTICALS; MENZIES DISTRIBUTION; MOVR; OTL OMEGA TELEMATICS LIMITED (T/A DELIVERY MATES; PEARL CHEMIST; Q DESPATCH (WEST) LIMITED TRADING AS ONCUE TRANSPORT; SAVOY VENTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 19:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002238-2022
- 6 Oct 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024936-2021
- 14 Jul 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016488-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HBpU/K26EJpeip0h807m8MSCoA7HckxXdWDXHZun_bLUPzmo
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/ccg-trust/
- https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
- https://www.lpp.nhs.uk/

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