Tender

Provision of Taxi, Courier Parcel and Transportation of Human Tissues and Blood Tests

QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Transport Services, specifically including taxi, courier, and transport of human tissues and blood tests. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure due to end on 28th November 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract is split into three active lots and focuses on transport services with a total estimated value of £800,000. The service locations are centred around the East Grinstead area in West Sussex. Prospective suppliers are required to submit their bids electronically and in written form, with a bid validity period of 90 days, ensuring the procurement adheres to appropriate legal and selection criteria as laid out in the tender documents.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in transport services to engage with a reputable health authority. With three separate lots covering distinct service needs, companies specialising in taxi, courier, and medical transport services can leverage this contract to expand their business operations. Firms with the capability to provide reliable services in accordance with the detailed specifications stand to benefit from competitive advantages offered by long-term contracts, including the possibility of contract renewals. This tender encourages dynamic and proactive suppliers who can meet the demands of a critical health service provider, demonstrating innovation and efficiency in their transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Taxi, Courier Parcel and Transportation of Human Tissues and Blood Tests

Notice Description

Provision of Taxi, Courier, Parcel and Transport of Human Tissues and Blood Samples

Lot Information

Lot 1 Provision of Taxi Services

Lot 1 for Provision of Taxi Services from and to Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ

Renewal: Maximum of 2 renewals of 12 months each at the absolute discretion of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lot 2 Provision of Courier Services

Lot 2 for provision of Courier services from and to Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3DZ

Renewal: maximum of 2 renewals of 12 months each, after the expiry of initial term of 36 months and at absolute discretion of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lot 3 - Transport of Human Tissues and Blood Tests

Provision of Transport for Human Tissues and Blood Tests

Renewal: Maximum of 24 months renewal at the discretion of QVH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068507-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

33141560 - Human organs

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60120000 - Taxi services

64120000 - Courier services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Syed Hasnain
Contact Email
syed.hasnain6@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7737899377

Buyer Location

Locality
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

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