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EOECPH DPS for Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients

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Deadline
1774 days left
January 11, 2031
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
000597-2021
Value
£20,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 12, 2021

Deadline for Questions

January 04, 2031

Submission Deadline

January 11, 2031

Budget
£20,000,000
Duration
120 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
70
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The East of England Collaborative Procurement Hub is looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients. The DPS is a two-stage process. There is no limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS. New suppliers can also apply to join the DPS at any point during its lifetime. Individual contracts are awarded during the second stage. In this stage, approved users of the DPS (referred to as Contracting Authorities) will invite all suppliers on the DPS for the relevant category to bid for a specific contract.

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Requirements & Qualifications

12 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit an application to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
--Applications to join the DPS can be submitted at any point during its lifetime, up to the final deadline of 2031-01-11 12:00:00.
--Be prepared to respond to invitations to bid for specific contracts from Contracting Authorities once admitted to the DPS.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be a supplier capable of providing Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services for Deliveries to Patients.
--Be eligible to join a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
--Be prepared to bid for individual contracts when invited by approved users of the DPS (Contracting Authorities).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Demonstrate capability to provide Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services.
--Demonstrate capability for deliveries directly to patients.
--Possess the necessary expertise and resources for handling pharmaceutical products.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific financial requirements are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.

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Official PDF VersionPDF
000597-2021_official.pdf

The East Of England NHS Collaborative Hub is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for specialist pharmacy courier services to patients, inviting suppliers to join this flexible system for future contract opportunities.

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70
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for specialist pharmacy courier services, offering flexibility and continuous market access. However, the quality assessment is severely hampered by the complete absence of detailed tender documents and specific requirements.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The tender utilizes a legally recognized Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) procedure. However, the provided information lacks explicit mention of specific mandatory exclusion grounds, which are fundamental legal requirements in public procurement.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information.
Clarity40/100

The description of the two-stage DPS process and continuous supplier admission is clear. Nevertheless, the extracted eligibility, technical, and financial requirements are very high-level and lack the specific detail expected for specialist services, potentially leading to ambiguity.

Requirements are high-level and lack specific detail for 'Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services', which could lead to ambiguity in interpretation and application.
Completeness83/100

This is the most significant weakness. The provided tender information is critically incomplete, lacking essential elements such as comprehensive tender documents, detailed technical specifications, specific financial requirements, and clear evaluation criteria for both DPS admission and subsequent mini-competitions.

No tender documents are attached or available for review, severely limiting the ability to assess the full scope and detail.
Missing detailed technical specifications for 'Specialist Pharmacy Courier Services'.
Fairness80/100

The DPS structure inherently promotes fairness by allowing continuous market access and unlimited supplier participation. However, the absence of detailed, objective requirements and evaluation criteria could lead to subjective assessments during both DPS admission and subsequent mini-competitions, potentially undermining the principle of fairness.

Lack of detailed and objective evaluation criteria for both DPS admission and subsequent mini-competitions could lead to subjective decision-making.
Practicality40/100

The DPS model is practical for managing long-term, evolving service needs and encouraging broader market participation. However, the current lack of detailed requirements makes it challenging for potential suppliers to accurately understand the true scope of services and prepare comprehensive, competitive applications.

Lack of detailed requirements makes it challenging for suppliers to accurately assess their capability and prepare a comprehensive application.
Data Consistency100/100

The provided data is internally consistent; the description aligns with the DPS procedure type and stated characteristics.

Sustainability0/100

There is no information provided regarding green procurement, social criteria, or innovation focus, indicating a lack of explicit emphasis on sustainability aspects within the extracted tender details.

No explicit mention of environmental, social, or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Utilizes a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), promoting continuous market access and flexibility for suppliers.
Long contract duration (120 months) and substantial estimated value (20M EUR) offer market stability and attractiveness.
Clear description of the two-stage DPS process and the ability for new suppliers to join at any point.
No limit on the number of suppliers that may join the DPS, encouraging broad participation.

Concerns

Critical: No tender documents are attached or available for review, severely limiting the ability to assess the full quality and detail of the procurement.
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated in the provided information.
Absence of detailed technical specifications, specific financial requirements, and clear evaluation criteria for both DPS admission and subsequent mini-competitions.
No information on performance indicators, service level agreements, or comprehensive contract terms.
No explicit mention of sustainability (environmental, social, innovation) criteria.

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive tender documents detailing all requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract terms for both DPS admission and subsequent mini-competitions.
2. Clearly state all mandatory and discretionary exclusion grounds in accordance with relevant procurement regulations.
3. Include specific technical specifications, quality standards, and service level agreements relevant to specialist pharmacy courier services.

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