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Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154

MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Nov 2019 at 15:35

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01 Nov 2019 at 10:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on road transport and courier services, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage with a submission deadline set for 21st November 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2020, lasting for an initial period of twelve months, with potential extensions available up to a total of two years. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £120,000 to £140,000, and it follows an open procurement method which invites competitive offers from a wide array of service providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those that are established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of efficiently transporting pathology samples and possessing the flexibility to handle the potential growth of their service period will find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement can help elevate a company's profile in the healthcare logistics sector, tapping into the ongoing needs of NHS Trusts for reliable transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154

Notice Description

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) wishes to procure a contract for courier services to transport pathology samples and is inviting competitive tenders from suitable service providers. In order to allow for flexibility the Trust requests bidders to submit their tender submission for an initial contract period of twelve months, with the option to extend by further periods of three months up to a maximum total contract period of two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4d533a-36eb-4ae3-a63c-0e860bb17825
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 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
MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LD
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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