Contract Overview
HealthTrust Europe has launched a new Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Specialist Transport (Pathology and Pharmacy) Services. Healthcare Providers have to navigate many challenges, especially when it comes to temperature-sensitive products. Product damage, temperature control, security and continuity of supply, are just some of the issues that can cause problems when transporting Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs, Diagnostic Specimens, and Infectious or Biological Substances. In an increasingly regulated environment, our DPS offers a secure and compliant solution for specialist transportation requirements.
All Admitted providers have been able to demonstrate they can meet the following aspects:
Lot 1
- Transport infectious substances, diagnostic specimens and/or other biological substances
- Provide end to end tracking of items, from point of collection to delivery
- Utilise temperature monitoring of items within specific customer parameters
- Facilitate routine and ad hoc transport routes
- Provide same day delivery
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements surrounding the cargo
- Provide UN3373 compliant transport boxes
- Employee drivers who are DBS checked prior to commencement of services
Lot 2
- Transport pharmaceuticals and controlled drugs
- Provide end to end tracking of items, from point of collection to delivery
- Utilise temperature control of items within specific customer parameters
- Facilitate routine and ad hoc transport routes
- Provide same day delivery
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements surrounding the cargo
- Provide UN3373 compliant transport boxes (as required)
- Employee drivers who are DBS checked prior to commencement of services
The DPS is split into 2 lots:
Lot 1
- Specialist Transport Services for Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances (Pathology)
Lot 2
- Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services (Pharmacy).
Our DPS provides access to our customers to pre-approved service providers via mini competition. HTE will support customers with the development of the Call for Competition Bid Pack and specification to issue to admitted service providers.
Contact the HealthTrust Europe Customer Care team, on 0845 887 5000 or via customercare@htepg.com. Alternatively, please contact your Account to log your interest, then the Category Manager will make contact to discuss your requirement.
