Contracts
Transport of Medicines from Hospitals to Patients
This NHS LPP Transportation of Medicines Framework provides NHS hospitals with a robust and standardised solution for delivering prescription medicines directly to patients, minimising the need for in-hospital visits. Designed in response to the pandemic with growing need for patient-centric services and social distancing measures, the framework ensures safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of medicines across multiple categories, including ambient temperature, temperature-controlled, and controlled drugs.
End: 30-09-25
Contract type: Framework (Call Off)
Accessible to: All NHS
Authority: London Procurement Partnership (GSTT)
OJEU Award Ref:
Initial period (years): 4.00
Extensions remaining: 0.00
NHS LPP Ref: LPP/2021/003
NHS LPP contact: Herpria Bhogal / herpria.bhogal@lpp.nhs.uk
Patient Access: Provides convenient delivery of prescription medicines directly to patients’ homes, reducing hospital visits and improving patient care. |
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Comprehensive Coverage: Supports a wide range of delivery needs, including same-day, overnight, and weekend deliveries for ambient, temperature-controlled, and controlled drugs. |
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to stringent regulations with requirements for Wholesale Dealers and Home Office licenses. |
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Cost Efficiency: Utilises economies of scale through a pan-London approach, ensuring trusts secure competitive contracts while maintaining high-quality services. |
Lot 1 | Standard Medicine Courier Services |
Lot 2 | Medicine courier services requiring MHRA Wholesale Dealers licence |
Lot 3 | Medicine Couruer services requiring MHRA wholesale Dealers licence and Home Office Controlled Drug (CD) License |