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Courier services - EPA to Harefields

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Jun 2025 at 08:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involved a contract for same day courier services for transporting pathology samples to Harefields. Categorised under courier services, this process falls within the services industry. Located in Norwich, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award and contract stages, with TFS Express Logistics named as the supplier. The procurement method used was a 'limited' process under a status labelled 'Below threshold - limited competition', resulting in a contract valued at £54,000 gross (£45,000 net) covering the period from 17th June 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement followed legal mandate 2023/54 under the UKPGA scheme.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of delivering time-sensitive materials such as medical samples. With a focus on reliability and expertise in logistics, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency in handling healthcare-related transportation will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to engaging in limited competition also suggests opportunities for local SMEs looking to grow by exploring public sector collaborations in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier services - EPA to Harefields

Notice Description

Same day courier services transporting pathology samples to Harefields.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05516a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034272-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.anderson@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TFS EXPRESS LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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