Tender

PHW-FTS-58727 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

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05 Mar 2025 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust, in collaboration with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has initiated a tender process titled "PHW-FTS-58727 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services" under the industry category of courier services. The contracting activity is taking place in Cardiff, United Kingdom, covering three geographical lots: South East Wales (Cardiff), South West Wales (Swansea), and North Wales (Llandudno and Wrexham). The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th April 2025. Key dates to note include the end of the enquiry period on 3rd April 2025 and the award period conclusion on 16th June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. The contract, valued at £360,000 gross, requires reliable and efficient services to support the national breast screening programme by transporting essential materials between various sites. The open procedure procurement method allows broad participation, encouraging competition. Suppliers who can demonstrate strong technical and commercial capabilities will be well-positioned to benefit from the potential two optional 12-month extensions, ultimately supporting their business growth and contributing to the healthcare sector in Wales.

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Notice Title

PHW-FTS-58727 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services

Notice Description

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across three geographical Lots: Lot 1: South East Wales - Cardiff Lot 2: South West Wales - Swansea Lot 3: North Wales - Llandudno and Wrexham

Lot Information

South East Wales - Cardiff

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across South East Wales (Cardiff).

Renewal: The contract includes two optional 12-month extensions, which may be exercised at the Trust's sole discretion. Extension decisions will be based on the supplier's satisfactory performance and ongoing service requirements.

South West Wales - Swansea

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across South West Wales (Swansea).

Renewal: The contract includes two optional 12-month extensions, which may be exercised at the Trust's sole discretion. Extension decisions will be based on the supplier's satisfactory performance and ongoing service requirements.

North Wales - Llandudno and Wrexham

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across North Wales (Llandudno and Wrexham).

Renewal: The contract includes two optional 12-month extensions, which may be exercised at the Trust's sole discretion. Extension decisions will be based on the supplier's satisfactory performance and ongoing service requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008034-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
Phil Jones
Contact Email
philip.jones12@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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