Tender

Courier Service

BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP

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Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Swindon, is currently sourcing a Courier Service through an open tender process that will close on 29 June 2018. The contract, valued at £30,000, encompasses the transportation of various items including medical records, specimens, equipment, and pharmacy goods. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2018, lasting until 31 August 2021. Interested parties can access the tender details via the Bravo procurement tool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in courier and logistics services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive medical deliveries. The procurement process encourages collaboration, aiming for cost efficiency while adhering to strict health and safety regulations. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory standards and a capacity for reliable service in managing medical equipment transportation are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Service

Notice Description

The Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a courier provider for all of the transports for the below - Mail (case notes, x-rays, CT scan films, medical records); - Pathology Specimens; - Medical equipment; - Goods from pharmacy; - Liquefied gases; - Laundry bags; - Insulated; - Food boxes. These items may require physical or mechanical assistance in completing the delivery. The Contractor must conform to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in this respect. Any item required to be delivered to a named individual or delivery point must be left with the individual or at the delivery point. If, for any reason, a delivery cannot be affected, all the associated paperwork or goods must be returned to the originator on the same day. The list is only indicative of the types of items that need transportation and may be subject to variation or change. The Trust is hoping to work collaboratively with the chosen supplier and achieve cost savings The tender opportunity can be accessed via the online Bravo collaborative procurement tool, using the following link http://nhs.bravosolutions.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baa05eb0-7b02-441b-a379-448646645cd7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8e274f-74ba-4730-bb92-0d7f9768a535
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 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
BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, MARLBOROUGH ROAD
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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