Tender

Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154

MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

01 Nov 2019 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking competitive tenders for the "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service". This procurement falls under the category of road transport and courier services, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with an open procurement method and a submission deadline on 21 November 2019. The contract is projected to start on 1 February 2020 and offers an initial period of twelve months, with the potential for extensions totalling up to two years. The estimated contract value is between £60,000 and £70,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing flexible and reliable transport solutions for medical samples would be well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance service portfolios and expand market presence within the healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154

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 February 2020 (exact date to be confirmed)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bda1f111-bf9d-43e8-80e6-49bd0ebcf35a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c157233-18bb-474e-a32c-b31e3aec871a
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)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

64120000 - Courier 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
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 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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