Tender

Courier Services

MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST

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Tender

14 Jan 2020 at 09:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender for Courier Services, with a total value of £322,000. This procurement falls within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently open and follows an open procedure. The tender period will close on 7th February 2020. Services are required for the conveyance of goods and specimens, operating 24/7 throughout the year, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The contract will involve delivery across British Overseas Territories, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth potential for courier and logistics businesses, particularly those capable of meeting the rigorous demands of a 24-hour service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in secure and efficient transport solutions would find this an ideal opportunity to enhance their market reach and establish a partnership with a reputable NHS trust. Given the scale and geographical scope of the services required, businesses that can offer flexibility and reliability will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

To provide a courier service for the conveyance of goods, specimens and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year unless stated as otherwise in the specific schedules

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c0a210-0fb7-4fb3-8c2b-e6afa1c175a3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarahstevens@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9QQ
Post Town
Rochester
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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