Tender

Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT138

MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Feb 2019 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the provision of a Pathology Courier Service, titled "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT138". This service falls under the road transport services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 6 March 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 April 2019, initially for a period of twelve months, extendable for up to two years total. The estimated value of the contract is set between £35,000 and £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and transport services, particularly those that can manage the logistics of transporting sensitive medical samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible competition for a diverse range of providers looking to expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT138

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. It is anticipated that the contract will commence 1 April 2019, exact date to be agreed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa122ced-f2a7-46c5-b45f-850d4e2aa279
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e0719f-b7b7-459b-a7b1-d784709946de
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)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Debbie Gibbs
Contact Email
deborah.gibbs@mkuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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