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Courier Service - Parcels

WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

14 Jul 2025 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for a courier service to handle parcel deliveries across various regions in the United Kingdom. The contract titled "Courier Service - Parcels" falls under the services category and covers locations including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. This tender was conducted via a direct award method under the Crown Commercial Service Secure Services Framework and was awarded to CitySprint (UK) Limited on 14th July 2025. The contract term is set to commence on 24th July 2025 and is initially for 12 months, with an optional extension of another 12 months.

For businesses involved in courier and logistics services, this contract represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for companies with the capacity to manage large-scale parcel deliveries across multiple regions. Large companies like CitySprint, with established infrastructure and experience in the public sector, are well-suited to fulfil such contracts. The procurement approach, being a direct award without competition, highlights the importance of being part of established frameworks, which can be a strategic consideration for businesses aiming to secure similar public sector contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Courier Service - Parcels

Notice Description

The Trust has an ongoing requirement for a courier service for parcel deliveries. The current contract is performed by CitySprint (UK) Limited. This contract was awarded for a 12 Months + 12 Months contract following a direct award via Crown Commercial Service Secure Services Framework Reference: RM6171 LOT 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039626-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 7 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wuth.procurementqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEBINGTON
Postcode
CH63 4JY
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Clatterbridge
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

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