Test & Trace: Schools Mass Wholesale Distribution

Concepts

• post and telecoms
• dhsc
• outbound distribution of boxes of tests
• pick boxes of tests
• schools mass wholesale distribution
• test
• school hours
• next day delivery of test
• batch information of boxes of tests
• ongoing regular testing of both school staff

Location

London

Description

The Test & Trace programme requires a logistics solution that can provide storage, picking, packing and outbound distribution of boxes of tests and associated guidance/PPE to schools (primary, secondary, further education, early years and independent) across the UK. This contract will support the Government’s objective of undertaking ongoing regular testing of both school staff and students. The contract requires UK wide delivery coverage to approximately 32,000 sites across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Total Quantity or Scope

Key requirements of the contract include: • Pick boxes of tests and guidance in accordance with the varying orders received from DHSC ready for dispatch • Pick PPE and pack into boxes in accordance with the varying orders received from DHSC ready for dispatch• Deliver boxes of tests, guidance and PPE in varying quantities to the 32,000 sites during school hours• Next day delivery of test, guidance and PPE may also be required in emergency cases• Manage inventory levels and place orders with DHSC to ensure enough stock to meet demand• Inbound and store pallets of stock to support the ongoing demand• Record the batch information of boxes of tests dispatched to ensure product traceability

Renewal Options

Option to extend for additional 4 months

CPV Codes

• 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
• 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
• 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
• 60160000 - Mail transport by road
• 79920000 - Packaging and related services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Urgency of the services needed

Other Information

Suppliers instructions: The opportunity will be available on the DHSC Atamis eTendering System. Select this link to access and register your organisation to the Atamis system https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, if you have not already done so. Select “Find Opportunities” and then select the “Schools Mass Wholesale Distribution” opportunity. Once you have selected the Opportunity, press the ‘Register Interest’ button to register your interest. As you select the Opportunity, you can review documents, send clarification messages, submit the response, or decline to respond, if you decide not to participate in the opportunity. For further assistance please consult the online help, or the eTendering help desk. NHS Test and Trace expressly reserves the rights:(i) to use a reverse auction;(ii) to cancel this procurement at any stage;(iii) to not award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;(iv) and in no circumstances will NHS Test and Trace be liable for any costs incurred by potential suppliers.