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DHSC: Global and Public Health: Express Freight Service (FY 25-26)

DHSC, London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DHSC, London

Buyer Address: 39 Victoria Street, London, UKI32, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Department of Health & Social Care

Contact Email: stuart.merritt@dhsc.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
3384000.0 GBP
Gross: 4060800.0 GBP
Published
14 Jul 2025, 15:11
Deadline
12 Sep 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Department of Health & Social Care is procuring for an express/emergency capability to help maintain the uninterrupted supply of medical products where there is an urgent need and/or where a supplier's own supply chains may be disrupted.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039728-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: 12-month extension only.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 3,384,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 4,060,800.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Express Freight Service criteria (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Express Freight Service (20%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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