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09 Jul 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for "2030 - NECS – Logistic Courier Services," under the framework agreement, commenced on 24th July 2026, with a possible extension until 23rd July 2027. The contract, valued at £190,000 with a gross amount of £228,000, falls under the services category and was awarded to G & T Express Limited. The procurement process was selective and part of a competitive routine, aimed at securing courier services for the region. The location of the procuring entities is based in Durham and Eastleigh, UK, indicating a regional focus on service facilitation. The process reached the award stage, with the contract award notice published on 9th July 2026.

This tender provides strategic growth opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector, particularly those equipped to fulfil regional contracts within the North of England. SMEs such as G & T Express Limited, which are adept at providing tailored logistic solutions and can scale operations to meet the demands of a public authority contract, are well-suited to engage in such procurements. The contract's potential 12-month duration, inclusive of its extension option, offers stability and a platform for enhancing business visibility and capability within public sector transactions. Businesses seeking to expand their service footprint would benefit from engaging in similar procurement efforts, especially those offering innovative logistics solutions and compliance with framework-based requirements.

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Notice Title

2030 - NECS - Logistic Courier Services

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of Logistics Courier Services to North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for a period of up to 12 Months (including extension period)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c792
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064738-2026
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
SME

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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 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
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G & T EXPRESS

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