---
title: "Pandemic Preparedness Antibiotics 4PL/5PL Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03298e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2022-04-04"
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# Pandemic Preparedness Antibiotics 4PL/5PL Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03298e

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## Summary

The UK's Department of Health and Social Care is initiating a procurement process for the "Pandemic Preparedness Antibiotics 4PL/5PL Solution," which falls under the pharmaceutical products category. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks to innovate the procurement and management of stockpiles of commonly used medicines, specifically antibiotics. The planned engagement with the commercial sector is set to take place on the eSourcing Portal, with a future notice anticipated on 1st April 2023. Interested parties must ensure they register on the portal and provide necessary company details to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for pharmaceutical and logistics companies, particularly those specialising in warehousing and supply chain solutions, to grow their business by engaging with the UK's health sector. Companies that are adept at storage and distribution of medical products, as well as those with experience in managing complex procurement contracts, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract will not only broaden the buyer's supplier base but also align with the goals of sustainability and efficiency within healthcare supply chains.

## Notice

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear incidents, and other health threats. 
The UKHSA would like to explore with the commercial sector an alternative solution to centrally held stockpiles of generic commonly used medicines e.g., antibiotics, by outsourcing to the private sector the procurement, storage, and supply in a single contract with one or more 4PL/5PL providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an early market engagement exercise to enable the Authority to define its future procurement strategy. Additional information: See 'VI.3.0.1 Additional information'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008947-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2022 at 10:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008947-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://health.atamis.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

## Provenance

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