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title: "Provision of same day Courier Services to transport, under CAT B samples UN3373 to Path labs as required by the Authority"
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# Provision of same day Courier Services to transport, under CAT B samples UN3373 to Path labs as required by the Authority

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03d737eb-fd69-482b-936f-c2a91895977f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of same day courier services is conducted by the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on courier services (CPV code 64120000). The tender was awarded through a direct procurement method, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2021 and ending on 31st May 2022. The budget allocated for this contract is £70,000, with the tender period concluding on 30th May 2021. This procurement process is situated in Ashford, England, and was completed as of the award date on 31st May 2021.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those capable of handling CAT B samples for laboratory transport. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the courier sector, especially those with expertise in same-day delivery services, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The implications of this contract highlight the increasing demand for reliable and efficient courier services within the healthcare industry, providing a pathway for businesses to expand their service offerings and clientele.

## Notice

Provision of same day Courier Services to transport, under CAT B samples UN3373 to Path labs as required by the Authority. Crown Commercial Services Framework Ref: RM3799

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43431a1a-06c3-4eb7-b949-c37e0c4dcad9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYSPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43431a1a-06c3-4eb7-b949-c37e0c4dcad9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43431a1a-06c3-4eb7-b949-c37e0c4dcad9
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentcht.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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