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23 Apr 2018 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "SACT Outreach Delivery Service" contract, which involves the daily collection and delivery of chemotherapy drugs to various clinics within Greater Manchester. This service falls under the courier services category, with a contract value of £65,000. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, which entered the award stage following the end of the tender period on 12 March 2018. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities, particularly for businesses engaged in logistics and courier services. Companies that specialise in medical delivery or have experience in handling sensitive medical materials would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on small or medium enterprises for future opportunities suggests a potentially accessible market for smaller businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the health sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Manchester: SACT Outreach Delivery Service

Notice Description

Daily collection of chemotherapy drugs from the Trust's compounding unit and delivery to numerous peripheral clinics within Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aae1a1f9-5c6d-4299-bdd4-e17ac6c9180b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19acff61-ab64-454f-bd05-8572916535ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Manchester Medical Couriers Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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