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1963 - Secure Specialist Warehousing 2026 & Associated Services for the North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS)

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

08 May 2026 at 08:25

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 12:08

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit has recently completed the tender process for a contract titled "Secure Specialist Warehousing 2026 & Associated Services", requiring secure, specialist warehouse storage services for a period of 12 months. Situated in Durham, this public authority managed the procurement under an open procedure since January 2026 and concluded with a contract signing on 13 April 2026. The procurement process focused on storage and warehousing services, classified under the CPV code 63120000, and was facilitated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit. Key dates included the tender submission deadline on 27 February 2026 and the selection of Inbond Limited as the supplier, with a contract value of £150,000 GBP.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the logistics and warehousing sector. The open procedure allows businesses with specialist storage capabilities to engage with a significant public authority, the NHS. Businesses equipped to enhance service delivery efficiency, provide secure storage solutions, and ensure reliable logistical support could leverage this tender to expand their market presence and establish a partnership with the healthcare sector. Due to the practical focus on quality, social value, and price, firms that can offer competitive and comprehensive service packages are well positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

1963 - Secure Specialist Warehousing 2026 & Associated Services for the North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS)

Notice Description

Provision of secure, specialist warehouse storage services to support North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for a period of 12 Months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061110
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042267-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INBOND

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