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Summary of the contracting process

The Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in East Grinstead, is inviting tenders for the provision of taxi, courier, and transport services for human tissues and blood tests. This procurement falls under the services category within the UK public sector. The process follows an open procedure, currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th August 2026. The procurement will be executed in three lots: taxi services, courier services, and transport of human tissues and blood tests, with total estimated contracts valued at £600,000. The contract period, for each lot, begins on 17th September 2026 and is extendable up to a maximum of two years at the discretion of the Trust.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms in the transport and logistics industry, particularly those with experience in handling sensitive or medical cargo. Companies offering high-quality services at competitive prices stand to benefit, given the award criteria comprising 60% technical and 40% commercial parameters. With a substantial total contract value, this tender could be particularly attractive to established providers of taxi and courier services, as well as specialised firms in medical logistics. By securing such a contract, companies can enhance their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Title

Provision of Taxi, Courier, parcel and Transport of Human Tissues & Blood Tests

Notice Description

This procurement has concluded this notice is for administrative purposes only, refer to FTS: F02: Contract notice 2025-935700

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Taxis- Supplier Information

Provision of Taxi services for the QVH staff and patients

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years.

Renewal: Extension of up to 2 years at the absolute discretion of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation

Lot 2 - Couriers

Provision of Courier Services to QVH

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years.

Renewal: Extension of up to 2 years at the absolute discretion of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation

Lot 3 - Transport of Human Tissues and Blood Tests

Transport of Human Tissues and Blood Tests from and to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years.

Renewal: Extension of up to 2 years at the absolute discretion of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074422-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

60120000 - Taxi services

64120000 - Courier services

85146200 - Services provided by transplant organ banks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL 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
EAST GRINSTEAD
Postcode
RH19 3DZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
East Grinstead Ashplats
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

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