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Integrated Courier, Logistics and Distribution Services

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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06 Oct 2026 at 09:22

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06 Oct 2026 at 09:13

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06 Oct 2026 at 07:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is procuring integrated courier, logistics and distribution services for its clinical, operational and business needs. The service covers collection, transport and delivery of pathology specimens, medicines and pharmacy supplies, sterile-services items, clinical and podiatry equipment, consumables, post, parcels and agreed ad hoc consignments. It operates across Trust sites and on shared routes with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The requirement includes managing routes, tracking consignments and providing delivery visibility, escalating incidents, maintaining business continuity, reporting performance and pursuing continuous improvement. This is a seven-day service for clinically critical as well as routine movements. The primary work is courier and road transport services, including parcel delivery (CPV 64120000).

The procurement is complete and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust selected DHL Supply Chain Ltd through a direct award. The Trust’s stated rationale was that DHL already operates the interconnected infrastructure, routes and processes; changing provider immediately would bring mobilisation and clinical-continuity risks and operational difficulties. The award covers one lot. Its value is £4,287,234.90 excluding VAT (£5,144,681.88 including VAT). The contract period runs from 19 October 2026 to 14 October 2029, with a possible extension to 14 October 2031; the stated renewal arrangement is 12 plus 12 months. The award is recorded as pending. The award date is not stated in the procurement data; the contract is scheduled for signature by 19 October 2026. The award is limited to maintaining continuity while the Trust reviews its longer-term transport and logistics model.

For suppliers assessing future work with Oxford Health, this award demonstrates demand for a managed, integrated logistics operation rather than isolated courier journeys. A credible provider would need the capacity to run reliable seven-day collections and deliveries across Trust locations and interoperable routes with Oxford University Hospitals, handling time- and clinically critical items alongside post, parcels and routine supplies. The service model calls for established route infrastructure, dependable tracking and delivery visibility, incident escalation, business-continuity arrangements, performance reporting and continuous improvement. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate safe handling and reliable handovers for specimens, medicines, pharmacy items and clinical equipment, as well as coordination across connected NHS operations. The direct award reflects the incumbent’s existing network and the risks of switching; future competitors would need to show how they can maintain continuity while avoiding unnecessary route duplication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated Courier, Logistics and Distribution Services

Notice Description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust intends to award a call-off contract to DHL Supply Chain Ltd for managed courier, logistics, collection, transport and distribution services. The seven-day service supports clinically critical, operational and business-critical movements across Trust sites and interoperable routes involving Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The scope includes pathology specimens, medicines and pharmacy items, sterile services items, clinical equipment, podiatry equipment, consumables, post, parcels and agreed ad hoc movements. Services include route management, tracking and delivery visibility, incident escalation, business continuity, performance reporting and continuous improvement.

Procurement Information

DHL currently operates the infrastructure, routes and processes supporting Oxford Health's integrated logistics network and interoperable services with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. An immediate change of provider would require separation and redesign of interconnected routes, mobilisation of replacement arrangements and validation of clinical handover, tracking, escalation and business-continuity processes. This would create disproportionate technical and operational difficulties and a material risk to clinically critical service delivery. The Trust has considered reasonable alternatives and concluded that none can meet the immediate integrated requirement without significant mobilisation and continuity risk. Maintaining the integrated route structure also avoids unnecessary duplication of journeys and supports carbon-reduction objectives. The award is limited to the period required to maintain continuity while the Trust reviews its longer-term transport and logistics operating model.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

64120000 - Courier services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,287,234 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20262 days ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL Supply Chain Limited

Further Information

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