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Courier Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Courier Services", primarily encompassing overnight and next-day collections and deliveries within the United Kingdom. This call-off contract is part of the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6171 for Courier and Specialist Movements and is specified under the industry category of multi-modal courier services. Located in Newburn Riverside and with a contract value of £165,726.34, the procurement follows a selective method. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030, having been awarded on 10th February 2026.

Given the contract's duration and scope, this tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those experienced in multi-modal delivery mechanisms. SMEs are particularly recognised as well-suited to bid for such contracts, enhancing their portfolios and expanding service offerings. The designated supplier, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, indicates that medium to large-scale logistics providers may find exciting opportunities for growth within this framework. The contract's structure and affiliation with the NHSBSA ensure a stable partnership over four years, promising consistent revenue and potential expansion in public sector logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

This notice is for the award of a call-off contract for the provision of courier services; primarily for overnight, next day collections and deliveries to/from a range of the NHSBSA's UK sites and homeworking staff locations. NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is a Special Health Authority and an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This contract has been called-off following a further competition procedure on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM6171 for Courier and Specialist Movements - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery. The contract is being awarded for a period of four years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c640301d-719d-4fea-8155-9df8990f0559
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ef605d-c793-430f-aa3f-3584af266f25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60161000 - Parcel transport services

63524000 - Transport document preparation services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64110000 - Postal services

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,726 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,726 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWBURN RIVERSIDE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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