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Cytology Couriers Services

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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01 Jul 2026 at 11:16

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cytology Couriers Services". This contract falls under the services category with a focus on courier services, vital for the cytology department. The procurement method was selective, utilising an award under framework, and was competitively non-tendered. The process, finalised on 1st July 2026, saw Speed Couriers Northern Ltd granted the contract. Situated in Trafford, this contract supports operations within the UKD34 region. The contract commenced on the same day and is expected to run until 31st March 2028, with options for a 12-month extension, potentially extending it to 2029. The total gross value of this contract is £306,422.40.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, especially those capable of handling sensitive cytology materials. Companies with relevant expertise and proven capabilities in logistics within the healthcare sector would find this type of contract suitable. Engaging with such public procurement contracts can not only enhance business credibility but also ensure steady revenue streams through sustainable government partnerships. As the procurement landscape increasingly values reliability and specialised services, businesses that can innovate and maintain high standards in service delivery will potentially see significant growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cytology Couriers Services

Notice Description

Division: CSS/Cytology department Location: Cytology Completion date: Awaiting the tender to be run on the framework by HTE #Personal Data Transferred?: Under Review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061595-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£255,352 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Speed Couriers Northern Ltd

Further Information

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