Planning

Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 11:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services" project, as detailed in the document dated 26th May 2026. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically transport services, excluding waste transport, and takes place in Colchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process is part of a planned pipeline, with key dates including a future notice on 1st June 2027 and a projected contract period starting on 1st April 2028, concluding on 31st March 2035. As a public authority within the central government, the Trust is managing this planned procurement, opening potential paths for competitive engagement.

This procurement offers robust opportunities for businesses providing transport services, particularly those with capacities aligned with the NHS logistics and healthcare sector. Ideal candidates would be businesses experienced in scalable delivery solutions that can operate efficiently within a healthcare context. The planned timeline allows businesses sufficient preparation time to gear up for the forthcoming stages, presenting a strategic opportunity for small to medium enterprises eager to establish or expand their presence within the healthcare services supply chain in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services

Notice Description

Pathology - Pharmacy Transport Services The Authority reserves the right not to proceed to procurement where it is determined that the service is no longer required, alternative delivery arrangements are available, existing contractual extension provisions can be utilised, or for any other operational, commercial, or strategic reason.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a34a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048660-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 202713 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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