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NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed the procurement process for the "NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs". This contract, valued at £1,300,000, was initiated to secure courier services for the collection of virus samples from care homes across Scotland, delivering to one of three regional testing hubs. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 3rd December 2020. The relevant location for this contract involves delivery services within NHS Scotland, and it falls under the health industry category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering logistics and courier services, to engage in public procurement within the healthcare sector. Companies that possess the capability to transport medical samples safely and efficiently, and have experience in meeting the logistical demands of the healthcare environment, would be well-suited to bid for similar contracts. Engaging in this procurement could lead to sustainable growth, especially for local or regional couriers looking to expand their services to meet NHS needs, particularly during challenging times like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice Title

NSSCOVID-19 -304 Courier Contract for Regional Test Hubs

Notice Description

requirement of courier services for the collection of virus samples from care homes across Scotland on a weekly basis and return to one of three regional testing hubs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This call-off contract has been let by the Authority on behalf of NHS Scotland to meet the demands of Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651317
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nss.procurementteam@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLE COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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