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PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Jul 2025 at 11:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 10:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a public procurement process through an open procedure for "PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services". The procurement falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on courier services, operating across various regions in Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, and Llandudno. The tender process commenced with a submission deadline on 7 April 2025, and contracts were awarded to qualified suppliers by 31 July 2025. The contracts, valued at approximately £360,000, cover the period from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of servicing the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in logistics and route efficiency, as well as a robust infrastructure to manage transportation between multiple healthcare facilities, would be well-suited for this contract. The engagement in this tender not only allows for potential growth via securing public sector contracts but also enhances reputation and credibility by being associated with the NHS. Additionally, the chance to extend the contract beyond the initial term further signifies a stable opportunity for long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services

Notice Description

Notification of award of PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ebf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061866-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£199,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2028-02-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Public Health Wales NHS Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL18 Swansea, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Mars-Jones Limited

Priority Express Couriers Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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