Tender

Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Nov 2020 at 08:05

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

09 Nov 2020 at 17:01

Tender Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 15:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Shared Business Services is seeking expressions of interest for the Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG, a key initiative within the courier services industry. Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, this procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 9th December 2020. The anticipated contract value is £110,000 per year for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions of up to two years each. The selected supplier will be responsible for the collection of pathology specimens, consumables, and documents between local general practitioners and the Salford Royal Foundation Trust.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sectors, especially those that meet the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can efficiently manage local transportation and have a proven track record in handling sensitive medical materials will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enable such businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term partnership with a public health authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG

Notice Description

Salford CCG is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and capable organisations to provide a courier service to collect pathology specimens, consumables and documents between local general Practitioners in Salford, Greater Manchester and Salford Royal Foundation Trust. The CCG anticipates awarding a contract for an initial 3 years to the appointed supplier with the option of two possible further extensions, of up to 2 years each. The annual contract value is confirmed at PS110,000 per annum for the initial 3 years. To access and download a copy of the Service Specification, Tender documents and details of the procurement process, potential Bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal "EU-Supply" available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com . Registration on EU-Supply is FREE OF CHARGE. Once logged into EU-Supply, search for TENDER REFERENCE 42009 "Salford CCG Pathology Courier Service", then register your interest to download the documents. For any technical support, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ***The DEADLINE for expressions of interest and Selection Questionnaire Submissions via the EU-Supply Portal is 12 noon, 9th December 2020***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35718d07-c28e-46ad-9e83-fd6856b6c85b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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