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01 Jul 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Cytology Couriers Services" was conducted by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Trafford, UK. The contract falls under the services industry category, specifically courier services, and was awarded through a selective procurement method under a framework. The award was completed on 30 June 2026, with the contract beginning on 1 July 2026 and set to end on 31 March 2028, with options for renewal extending up to 31 March 2029. The awarded contract is valued at £306,422.40 gross and £255,352 net. The procurement is not competitive, and the milestone signature date was scheduled for 1 July 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in courier services. Although large-scale businesses like Speed Couriers Northern Ltd have been successful, medium-sized enterprises with strong service delivery capabilities may also find opportunities for participation in future tenders within this framework. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility, potentially leading to further similar contracts within the public sector, particularly with health services looking for reliable delivery solutions.

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Notice Title

Cytology Couriers Services

Notice Description

Division: CSS/Cytology department Location: Cytology

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c118
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2026
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 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY 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
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

SPEED COURIERS NORTHERN

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