--- title: "Provision of pathology specimen courier transport managed services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST" published: "2017-10-10" --- # Provision of pathology specimen courier transport managed services Buyer: IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "Provision of pathology specimen courier transport managed services," is conducted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, located in London, England. This tender falls under the transport services category, specifically for courier services, and is currently at the tender stage. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th November 2017, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2018 and lasting until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure, and potential bidders are required to complete a Standard Selection Questionnaire by the stated deadline to express their interest. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those that offer courier services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement encourages diverse participation. Given the requirements for 24/7 service across multiple locations, businesses that are capable of providing reliable, efficient logistics solutions for healthcare services should consider this as a valuable business growth opportunity. ## Notice The provision is for a pathology specimen courier transport managed services for North West London Pathology. North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an arm's length organisation hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP provides Pathology services for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the surrounding Clinical Commissioning groups (CCGS). The requirement is for courier service for the transport of Pathology specimens and GP consumables between 7 hospitals and a number of GP surgeries.The Service is for both routine and ad hoc requirements, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year unless stated as otherwise in the site specific schedules. Information about lots * Lot No 1 - Imperial College Healthcare Sites; * Lot No 2 - Hillingdon Hospital Sites Additional information: The Trust will be using the NHS London Procurement Partnership member's e-sourcing portal powered by Due North to conduct the Procurement Process. This can be accessed via https://www.lppsourcing.org/procontract/lpp/portal.nsf. The tender documentation, including the Standard Selection Questionnaire, draft Invitation to Tender and Terms and Conditions will be available to view on the portal. Expression of interest is to be by way of completion of a Standard Selection Questionnaire which will run in conjunction with the advert. Potential bidders will be required to register their expression of interest via the portal and complete and submit a Standard Selection Questionnaire by the deadline date. Please ensure you register your company on our portal in sufficient time as new supplier requests must be approved before you will be enabled to register your expression of interest. If an expression of interest is not received by the time your interest will not be considered any further. Standard Selection Questionnaire not submitted by the deadline will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdd5922-cc6e-4bc0-a504-10c97ca6e0a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W2 1NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Hyde Park | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2017 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdd5922-cc6e-4bc0-a504-10c97ca6e0a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdd5922-cc6e-4bc0-a504-10c97ca6e0a1 10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.imperial.nhs.uk - https://www.lppsourcing.org/procontract/lpp/portal.nsf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1766d36a-360d-4361-8acb-d168a9dbc3db.json.