Tender

Transportation of Specimens

POOLE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

21 Nov 2019 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement process titled "Transportation of Specimens" in the healthcare industry, specifically classified under courier services (CPV Code: 64120000). This tender is currently active, with the procurement stage set to begin in early 2020, culminating in a contract period of five years from 1st October 2020 until 30th September 2025. Interested suppliers must submit their offers by the deadline of 30th April 2020. The contract may include services outside the Dorset area and requires deliveries to various hospitals and local NHS Trusts within the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation, particularly those focusing on healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as there is a strong emphasis on engaging local providers. The requirement for 'out of hours' services further opens avenues for innovative transport solutions, making this an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their service offerings in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Transportation of Specimens

Notice Description

Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement on behalf of "One Dorset Pathology". We are looking to tender in early 2020 for a supplier to transport specimens, consumables and documents between the laboratories of One Dorset pathology (at Dorset County, Poole, Bournemouth hospitals) and customers of the laboratories, primarily local General Practitioners and local NHS Trusts. This work may also include to other locations outside the Dorset area and include "out of hours" service. The length of the contract will be for a period of seven (5) years with the option to extend the contract annually for a further two years. Total Contract length is (7years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcc96a1c-cb7a-4406-ab81-793e45f700b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4990e8a4-8bbd-46f6-a364-023b0108777a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 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
POOLE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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