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14 Jul 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has conducted a procurement process for the "Routine Pharmacy Transport LRI LGH GGH" contract, focusing on the transport of medication between various pharmacy sites within Leicester, UK. This service contract falls under the courier services category and has been executed through a limited procurement method, aimed at below-threshold limited competition. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Trust Group Holdings. Key dates include the contract period from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with the contract becoming active on 30th June 2026. The total contract value is £85,118.06 (net amount), with the gross value being £102,141.67. The main buyer, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, is positioned within the central government public authority sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large businesses specialised in courier and logistics services, particularly those experienced in pharmaceutical transportation. The contract stipulates a 95% delivery compliance requirement, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with the capability to ensure reliable and consistent transport services. Companies looking to expand within the healthcare sector can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their presence in the public health service domain, especially within the East Midlands region of the UK. Trust Group Holdings, a large enterprise based in Leicester, successfully procured this contract, highlighting the suitability of well-established logistics firms for such public sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Routine Pharmacy Transport LRI LGH GGH

Notice Description

Routine transport of medication between pharmacy sites at LRI, GH and GGH, operating every working day.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065905-2026
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
£85,118 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

TRUST GROUP HOLDINGS

Further Information

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