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Cycle Courier Service For Dental

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process under the tender stage for providing a "Cycle Courier Service For Dental." This contract is classified under courier services and aims to facilitate the transportation of dental items and other materials between NHS sites within a 20 km radius. Located in Ashford, the Trust is part of the public authority central government in the UK. Interested parties need to consider key dates such as the tender end date on 21st July 2026, and the enquiry period deadline on 13th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the service contract valued up to £24,000 GBP gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, especially those proficient in meeting NHS standards for secure and timely deliveries. Companies offering reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable logistic solutions are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises can particularly benefit due to suitability specifications, allowing scope for business expansion through government service contracts. The contract includes evaluation criteria based mainly on financial proposals, with considerations for quality, technical aspects, sustainability, and social value, offering a well-rounded opportunity for businesses to contribute and grow their portfolios within public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cycle Courier Service For Dental

Notice Description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is made up of more than 5,400 colleagues, including doctors, nurses, consultants, therapists, dietitians and many other healthcare professionals, along with those working behind the scenes to make sure our patient services run smoothly. KCHFT are looking for a provider to provide a reliable, secure, and sustainable courier service for the transportation of documents, dental items, and other materials between designated NHS sites and other approved locations. The service covers scheduled and ad-hoc deliveries across specified geographic areas, ensuring timely collection and delivery in compliance with NHS standards and Information Governance requirements. The services shall be provided on an ad hoc basis within a delivery radius of up to 20 km from the Trust's operational base locations, ensuring that all service locations are covered within this distance. The maximum weight per package shall not exceed 15 kg.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058574-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION 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
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN25 4AZ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Goat Lees
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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