Planning

Provision of Delivery & Logistics Services

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 12:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of Delivery & Logistics Services" in the healthcare industry. The current focus is on market engagement to gather insights for the development of this project. This initiative is expected to benefit locations across the UK and invites interested businesses to share relevant case studies by 28 February 2026, the deadline for initial engagement feedback. The procurement deals with services involving scheduled and ad-hoc deliveries, medical consumables transportation, and environmentally sustainable delivery solutions, amongst others, with a total value of up to £95,999.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, transport, and cargo handling services, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related contracts. Firms offering innovative digital tracking and sustainable logistics solutions will find this project particularly beneficial. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring a competitive landscape. The final scope of work may evolve, influenced by market feedback, which presents a strategic opportunity for firms to guide the project's focus to leverage their strengths and expertise. The contracting period is scheduled from 1 March 2027 to 30 June 2027, further allowing businesses ample time to prepare their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Delivery & Logistics Services

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking market input on delivery and logistics services that may include, but are not limited to: Scheduled and ad-hoc deliveries between sites Transportation of medical consumables, equipment, and non-clinical supplies Handling of time-critical and temperature-controlled items Support for pharmacy, pathology, and sterile services logistics Environmentally sustainable delivery solutions Use of digital tracking, reporting, and proof-of-delivery systems The final scope may evolve based on operational needs and market feedback. Interested organisations are invited to: Share case studies or examples of similar healthcare delivery contracts (Preferably of the same scale) Further details will be shared with organisations that express interest.

Planning Information

Please contact Sian.Head2@wales.nhs.uk We are currently in development stage and requesting market engagement by Sharing case studies or examples of similar healthcare delivery contracts. We will update you with further engagement in due course.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001050-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 30 Jun 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Sian Head
Contact Email
sian.head2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500639

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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