Award

Temperature controlled courier services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

06 Jan 2021 at 17:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully awarded a contract for "Temperature controlled courier services" aimed at delivering clinical samples to external laboratories. This contract falls under the courier services industry, with a contract value of £78,772, covering a period from 1st November 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement process was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action, with the award being officially published on 6th January 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for specialised logistics and transportation companies with experience in handling medical and clinical materials. Businesses well-suited to compete may include SMEs focused on medical courier services, as well as larger firms with established networks for temperature-sensitive shipments. The contract reflects a critical service in the healthcare sector, catering to the increasing demands for efficient and reliable clinical sample transportation.

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Notice Title

Temperature controlled courier services

Notice Description

Temperature controlled courier services for clinical samples to be delivered to external laboratories for validation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e168ddd-408c-4f7d-b1de-36e4e9c691a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dbe8a3-9648-49aa-8393-22377814196f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,772 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
DHSC - Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FASTRANS EXPRESS

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