Tender

Internal Mail and Courier Transport Services

NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE

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Tender

27 Jan 2020 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is currently undertaking a procurement process for Internal Mail and Courier Transport Services under the 'Light Touch Regime' as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender is classified under the Post and courier services industry and is situated in the East of England. The tender period is set to close on 21st February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st June 2020 and run until 31st May 2025. The procurement has been initiated through an open procedure, inviting a competitive range of bids from interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the services sector, specifically those offering logistics, courier, and postal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract's requirements for internal mail and ad hoc delivery services may align well with innovative firms capable of providing reliable transport solutions while ensuring compliance with insurance and vehicle maintenance standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Mail and Courier Transport Services

Notice Description

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCHC), on behalf of the Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) invite you to participate in a procurement process for Internal Mail and Courier Transport Services - run in accordance with the 'Light Touch Regime', and performed in a manner compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services to be provided include the collection, transportation and delivery of; *Internal mail, including secure tracked mail *Delivering Pharmacy goods, Specimen, Stores and delivery/collection of internal mail, *Other ad hoc deliveries as requested, case by case, instructed by a P/O using the contracted rates which form the basis of the main schedules The provider shall be responsible for the provision, running and subsequent maintenance of all vehicles used in facilitating this contract (including vehicle overheads and insurance). The Purchaser does not wish to have any element of the service sub-contracted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5b52393-1989-4ddc-a3b1-dbd5389f30ae
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and 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
27 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 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
NORFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 3TU
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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