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E-Bike Courier Services

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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18 May 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has been completed, resulting in the award of a contract titled "E-Bike Courier Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically listed as "Courier services", and is located in Trafford, United Kingdom (Region UKD34). The procurement stage reached the 'award' phase as of 18th May 2026. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027, with a total gross value of £80,294.44. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, thus conducted without competition.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in eco-friendly transportation solutions, particularly those capable of providing efficient and reliable e-bike courier services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistic services, especially those with a focus on sustainable operations like the Chorlton Bike Community Benefit Society, which won this contract, are well-suited to compete. The NHS's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and improving service efficiency means that similar contracts might arise in the future, providing chances for innovative businesses to engage with public sector projects.

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Notice Title

E-Bike Courier Services

Notice Description

E-Bike courier service for samples from over 50 GP locations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045452-2026
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

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,912 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHORLTON BIKE COMMUNITY BENEFIT SOCIETY

Further Information

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