Award

Courier and Specialist Movements

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Courier and Specialist Movements" has been awarded by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which serves as the buying organisation. This procurement in the 'Post and Courier Services' industry category was conducted through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement. Citysprint (UK) Limited has been named as the supplier for this contract, valued at £50,000 with a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2030. The procurement has reached the award stage with the contract award notice published on 12th December 2025. The services will primarily be located in the United Kingdom, specifically Gloucester (GL53 7AN). The tender period ended on 30th November 2025, and the procurement process is now complete.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the courier and logistics sectors, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which are indicated as suitable to engage. With a substantial contract duration of five years, businesses can leverage this to establish robust operations supporting healthcare logistics. Suppliers with experience in managing specialist movements and able to adhere to NHS standards would find this opportunity advantageous. The successful acquisition of this contract could facilitate long-term growth and stability, given the framework structure leading to potential future call-offs. Thus, businesses capable of delivering varied and reliable courier services within the United Kingdom stand to benefit greatly from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier and Specialist Movements

Notice Description

Courier and Specialist Movements - GHT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d132e9d5-8d7d-4ec1-b509-ae076719e398
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a1dfdc-ec71-46d0-acfb-6cc7287c56f5
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2EL
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

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