---
title: "Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fdc1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fdc1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2022-05-30"
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# Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fdc1

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## Summary

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking providers for a Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service to facilitate the delivery of medications. This procurement process, noted under the tender identification BHFT0375, categorises the service under transport services and is taking place in Bracknell, United Kingdom. The contract period spans 720 days, beginning upon award, with an active procurement stage and a submission deadline set for 10th January 2022. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure allowing for a maximum of one participant in the framework agreement. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS sourcing portal for participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, particularly those with capability in temperature-controlled transport and robust tracking systems. Companies that provide transport services within the healthcare sector are particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise in meeting the stringent requirements for handling medications and ensuring timely deliveries. This could aid suppliers in establishing a long-term partnership with a reputable healthcare provider, fostering business growth in the public health domain.

## Notice

Specialist Pharmacy Courier Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust requires a specialist pharmacy courier service, with temperature controlled vehicles for delivery of medication (in the range of 8-25 degrees centigrade). Medication to be collected from Prospect Park Hospital Pharmacy and delivered to patients' at their specified address. The Authority requires , a robust tracking system to ensure medication reaches its final destination within the specified time limits and a full real-time tracking and audit trail from collection from the Authority to final destination.

Options: Option for 2 x12 month extensions ( maximum duration 4 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015030-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015030-2022
- 6 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030282-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/bhft/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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