Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS London Procurement Partnership (Hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS FT)
200 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
Contact
Tracy McMillan
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Transport of Medicines from NHS Hospitals to Patients
Reference number
LPP/2021/003
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 64120000 - Courier services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Standard Medicine Courier Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Two year initial term with the option to extend for a further 24 months over one or more terms. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Medicine Courier Services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers License
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 years initial term with an option to extend for a further 24 months over one or more term. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Medicine Courier Services Requiring MHRA WDA & Home Office License (CDs)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 year initial terms with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months over one or more terms. Framework will not exceed 48 months in duration.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Lot 2 - Supplier must hold a valid MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) Wholesale Dealer License WDA(H) to provide services under Lot 2 of this Framework Agreement.Lot 3 - Suppliers must hold both a MHRA Wholesale Dealers License WDA(H) License and Home Office License for the transport of Controlled Drugs to provide services under Lot 3 of this Framework Agreement.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
13 August 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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/
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
Country
United Kingdom