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Pharmacy Courier Services

LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Aug 2025 at 10:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed involves the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for Pharmacy Courier Services. The contract encompasses the collection of medicines from Liverpool Royal Pharmacy and their delivery to Liverpool Women's facilities. This procurement falls within the healthcare sector and is classified under courier services. The process is at the award and contract stage, with the contract remaining active through to 31 March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, and the contract was signed on 31 March 2025. The main supplier for this contract is ERS Transition Ltd, a large-scale business located in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and transportation, particularly those specialising in courier services for the healthcare sector. Companies possessing efficient and reliable delivery systems, especially those with experience in healthcare, will find potential for growth by servicing this vital area. The method of procurement—without competition—highlights potential for already established contacts and relationships within the sector to be leveraged, allowing businesses with knowledge in healthcare logistics to thrive. ERS Transition Ltd's role as the supplier showcases the potential for larger organisations to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pharmacy Courier Services

Notice Description

Call off order for provision of courier service, collection of medicines from Liverpool Royal Pharmacy and delivery to Liverpool Woman's - For the period of 01.07.2023 - 31.03.2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
LIVERPOOL WOMEN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L8 7SS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERS TRANSITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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