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Virtual Ward Couriers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

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13 Jul 2026 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for a service titled "Virtual Ward Couriers". This project falls under the industry category of courier services and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement process has moved to the award stage with the contract being signed on 30th June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £24,500, will run from 1st July 2026 to 29th October 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. Key stakeholders include the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as the buyer and the Royal Voluntary Service as the supplier. The procurement method used was limited competition, aimed at contracts below the financial threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the courier services sector, particularly those capable of meeting strict delivery timelines, as 100% same-day delivery compliance is a stated requirement. Businesses that can provide efficient and reliable logistics solutions stand to gain from this contract, with potential for growth via the optional one-year extension. Large-scale service providers with experience in public sector contracts and a strategic interest in the healthcare industry would find the opportunities presented by this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Ward Couriers

Notice Description

Collection and delivery of equipment and medication for the Virtual Wards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c985
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065601-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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