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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services

EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB

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Award

09 Apr 2021 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, which has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services. This contract, valued at £60 million, falls under the courier services industry and is effective from 29 March 2021 until 28 March 2024, with an initial period of three years and a possible extension of one year. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 21 December 2020. The service delivery locations include not only the United Kingdom but also other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and transportation sector, particularly for those specialising in courier services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from this framework agreement, as the buyer is open to collaboration with varied suppliers. Companies looking to expand their operations or services in the healthcare transport field may find this contract especially relevant and should consider submitting competitive bids for potential future opportunities as the framework progresses.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice for publication on Contracts Finder to notify award of a Framework agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services. The Contract for the Framework has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is hosted by The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4216924e-b5f6-4c15-b8f7-09433471aa1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb36d69e-5129-4014-9af1-8709b677de88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XB
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

CITYSPRINT (UK

DORSET COUNTY HOSITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

ERS MEDICAL

GLOBAL SERVICE GROUP

HATS GROUP

POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION

RESTORE PLC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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