Award

Provision of same day Courier Services to transport, under CAT B samples UN3373 to Path labs as required by the Authority

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

21 Sep 2021 at 12:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of same day courier services is conducted by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on courier services (CPV code 64120000). The tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and ending on 31st May 2022. The budget allocated for this contract is £70,000, with the tender period concluding on 30th May 2021. This procurement process is situated in Ashford, England, and was completed as of the award date on 31st May 2021.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those capable of handling CAT B samples for laboratory transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the courier sector, especially those with expertise in same-day delivery services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The implications of this contract highlight the increasing demand for reliable and efficient courier services within the healthcare industry, providing a pathway for businesses to expand their service offerings and clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of same day Courier Services to transport, under CAT B samples UN3373 to Path labs as required by the Authority

Notice Description

Provision of same day Courier Services to transport, under CAT B samples UN3373 to Path labs as required by the Authority. Crown Commercial Services Framework Ref: RM3799

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43431a1a-06c3-4eb7-b949-c37e0c4dcad9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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