Award

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Unisurge - Parcels Delivery Service

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Unisurge - Parcels Delivery Service" was conducted by the Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, UK. The industry category for this service is parcel delivery services, and the process is in the award stage. It involves a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 30 January 2026, with the project period spanning from 1 February 2026 to 30 January 2027. The process initiated with a tender, and the award is active as of 18 March 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses offering delivery services, specifically SMEs with innovative logistical solutions. Given the direct procurement method and the completion status, businesses aligned with providing parcel delivery services in the UK are suited to target similar contracts in the health sector. With the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative managing shared services for multiple Trusts, engaging with this network can help businesses access future procurement opportunities and expand their market presence significantly.

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Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3- Unisurge - Parcels Delivery Service

Notice Description

This service relates to the Parcels Delivery Service by Unisurge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024472-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,361 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISURGE

Further Information

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