Tender

Provision of pathology specimen courier transport managed services

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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10 Oct 2017 at 08:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of pathology specimen courier transport managed services," is conducted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, located in London, England. This tender falls under the transport services category, specifically for courier services, and is currently at the tender stage. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th November 2017, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2018 and lasting until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure, and potential bidders are required to complete a Standard Selection Questionnaire by the stated deadline to express their interest.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those that offer courier services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages diverse participation. Given the requirements for 24/7 service across multiple locations, businesses that are capable of providing reliable, efficient logistics solutions for healthcare services should consider this as a valuable business growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of pathology specimen courier transport managed services

Notice Description

The provision is for a pathology specimen courier transport managed services for North West London Pathology. North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an arm's length organisation hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP provides Pathology services for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the surrounding Clinical Commissioning groups (CCGS). The requirement is for courier service for the transport of Pathology specimens and GP consumables between 7 hospitals and a number of GP surgeries.The Service is for both routine and ad hoc requirements, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year unless stated as otherwise in the site specific schedules. Information about lots * Lot No 1 - Imperial College Healthcare Sites; * Lot No 2 - Hillingdon Hospital Sites Additional information: The Trust will be using the NHS London Procurement Partnership member's e-sourcing portal powered by Due North to conduct the Procurement Process. This can be accessed via https://www.lppsourcing.org/procontract/lpp/portal.nsf. The tender documentation, including the Standard Selection Questionnaire, draft Invitation to Tender and Terms and Conditions will be available to view on the portal. Expression of interest is to be by way of completion of a Standard Selection Questionnaire which will run in conjunction with the advert. Potential bidders will be required to register their expression of interest via the portal and complete and submit a Standard Selection Questionnaire by the deadline date. Please ensure you register your company on our portal in sufficient time as new supplier requests must be approved before you will be enabled to register your expression of interest. If an expression of interest is not received by the time your interest will not be considered any further. Standard Selection Questionnaire not submitted by the deadline will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdd5922-cc6e-4bc0-a504-10c97ca6e0a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1NY
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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