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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 12:18

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust involves an awarded contract for "Samples Courier" services, which includes the collection and transportation of biological specimens and pharmaceuticals. The successful supplier selected is Boots UK Limited. This open procedure procurement, categorized under public authority - central government, has been completed with a contract period starting on 1st September 2026, running until 31st August 2028, with possible extensions until 2030. The project requires comprehensive courier services across various regions of the United Kingdom, with specific interest in the healthcare logistics sector. Key decision milestones included a planned contract signature by 15th August 2026, following a standstill period ending on 25th June 2026. Bids were evaluated with criteria focusing equally on price and quality.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare logistics, especially those with experience in handling and transporting sensitive materials. SME participation was encouraged, and the procurement process was competitive, with 18 bids received, including 16 from SMEs. The open procedure method allowed equal opportunity for diverse suppliers, fostering growth through possible contract renewals and variations in service demand. Businesses capable of providing reliable, 24-hour courier services across multiple UK regions would find this contract aligns well with their growth strategies, enhancing their footprint in the healthcare delivery logistics industry.

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Notice Title

Samples Courier

Notice Description

Collection and transport of biological specimens and pharmaceuticals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06615b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056185-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£555,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2026-05-06

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP21 8AL
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury South East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOOTS

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