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

A Tender Notice
by NHS LONDON PROCUREMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FT)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
23.5 month
Value
£-£20M
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
14 Jul 2021
Delivery
To 02 Aug 2023 (est.)
Deadline
12 Aug 2021 23:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

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 Division

1 Standard Medicine Courier Services

Lot 1 includes the provision of standard courier services for consignments of medicine goods. Suppliers should demonstrate an awareness of the principles of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) of medicines. Services under this lot are restricted to: a. Medicines which can be stored between 15-25C b. Delivery must be made to the patient in the same day
2 Medicine Courier Services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers License

Procurement for the provision of courier services who hold and maintain a valid WDA(H) License which is issued by the MHRA and allows the holder to store medicines in compliance with regulatory requirements.Consignments transported within this lot requires strict environmental monitoring including ambient (15-25C) and Cold Chain (2-8C). Consignments can also include cytotoxic and other hazardous medicines.
3 Medicine Courier Services Requiring MHRA WDA & Home Office License (CDs)

Procurement for the provision of medicine courier services with Suppliers holding a valid MHRA Wholesale Dealers WDA(H) License and Home Office License to deliver Controlled Drugs (CDs) as defined by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Consignments must be transported in compliance with Good Distribution Practice requirements. Consignments require strict environmental monitoring including ambient (15-25C) and Cold Chain (2-8C). Consignments can also include cytotoxic and other hazardous medicines.

CPV Codes

  • 64120000 - Courier services
  • 60161000 - Parcel transport services
  • 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Indicators

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

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This Framework Agreement can be accessed via agreement by NHS LPP and shall include the organisations listed within Document Appendix B6 (available in the tender pack) and their respective successors and/or organisations created as a result of structural re-organisation or organisational changes (including the evolution of Sustainability Transformation Partnerships (STPs), Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary Companies). An electronic list of Participating Authorities can be found online at the following web address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/ccg-trust/

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