Transport services to the Pathology Department

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:20

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for transport services to its Pathology Department, including services for general practitioners. This contract, identified by the award ID 058999-2026, was executed via a direct award, highlighting the need for an expedited process due to urgency. Based in North Shields, UK, the Trust finalised the award on 23rd June 2026 with the supplier, Connections Express, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The contract is classified under parcel delivery services, with a total gross value of GBP 305,914.10, and will run from 7th July 2026 until 31st March 2027, covering the Northumberland region within the industry category of services.

This procurement provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for local and regional SMEs specialising in logistics and delivery services. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can leverage the chance to build long-term relationships with public institutions, which can lead to further tendering opportunities in the healthcare logistics sector. Connections Express, an SME, demonstrates the suitability of smaller enterprises to meet the demands of public contracts, especially where swift and flexible service delivery is a prerequisite. Such contracts are ideal for businesses capable of offering reliable and timely transport services, thus enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Transport services to the Pathology Department

Notice Description

Transport services to the Pathology Department (inc.GP)

Procurement Information

New contract has not been in place on time

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£254,928 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE 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
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTIONS EXPRESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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