Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Covid Tests Logistics Services to Pharmacies

Concepts

• transport services
• dynamic purchasing system
• covid tests logistics services
• national covid
• outbound distribution capabilities of cartons of tests
• needed.the test
• logistics capabilities
• range of viable testing solutions
• warehousing of complete test kits
• outbound distribution capabilities of boxes of tests

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

Testing for Coronavirus is a crucial part of the government’s response to the pandemic. The national COVID-19 testing strategy has pivoted toward mass population testing. To achieve this ambition a concerted effort to mobilise a range of viable testing solutions is needed.The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of cartons of tests to support the Government’s ambition to scale up and increase the volume of testing available across all pharmacies in England from April 2021. The programme anticipates that it will need to purchase logistics solutions which provide coverage across pharmacies within England and seeks establishment of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as the best means by which to meet its flexible requirements for these services.This Notice invited the market to submit an application to join the DPS.A PIN (2021/S 000-006335) was issued on 29 March 2021 in relation to this DPS.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Test & Trace programme requires logistics capabilities to enable the storage and outbound distribution capabilities of boxes of tests to support the Government’s ambition to scale up and increase the volume of testing available across all pharmacies in England from April 2021. The programme anticipates that it will need to procure a logistics solution which can undertake daily deliveries to pharmacies within England (with option to cover the whole of the UK). The Test & Trace programme have therefore launched a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as the best means by which to meet its flexible requirements for these services.The services required include, but will not be limited to, the following components:1.1 Receipt, stock management and warehousing of complete test kits.1.2 Temperature monitored warehousing and transport1.3 Receiving ordered stock of Kits from the Authority and picking, packing and labelling of each order to be sent to pharmacies. Ordered stock from the Authority shall be Cartons on pallets;1.4 Loading and despatch of Cartons to pharmacy locations in England using the Supplier’s existing delivery network, in line with existing scheduled deliveries to pharmacies; and1.5 Provision of operational management information relating to stock control order status and delivery tracking as required1.6 Provision of a Pharmacy ordering portal.The DPS has now been launched and is available for potential providers to submit applications. This DPS will run for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend the DPS for a further 12 months twice. An application to join the DPS can be made using the following link: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/dhscOnce a potential provider registers to create an account on this site, all of the information required to submit a compliant application will be available.For any enquiries, do not hesitate to contact DHSC via NQC or pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk. Additional information: Note that the total value of awards indicated in Section II.1.5 of this Notice represents the max estimated value of contracts awarded under the DPS throughout its term. DHSC estimates that the value of the initial contracts to be awarded pursuant to this DPS will be in the region of £735,858.Please contact pharmacy.collect.queries@dhsc.gov.uk for any enquiries you may have in relation to this DPS

Renewal Options

12+12 months optional (total up to 36 months)

CPV Codes

• 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
• 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
• 85149000 - Pharmacy services
• 63122000 - Warehousing services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This notice is for information only, and the Department reserves the right to supplement and vary the conduct of the prior engagement process. Where this occurs, the Department will act transparently and treat all interested parties who have expressed an interest equally.The Department reserves the right to discontinue the proposed tendering process and not award the contract. The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the Department's requirements, the service classification of this requirement or the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of the Department's current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The Department reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time.The publication of this notice in no way obliges the Department to commence with any competitive tender process. The Department is not and shall not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing any interest in participating in the market engagement exercise advertised in this notice.Please note that expressions of interest (and applications) to join the DPS shall remain open during the term of the DPS.