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title: "Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2020-01-14"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3057daf2-f768-40ff-9882-f7f2330478d5

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## Summary

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently conducting a tender for Courier Services, with a total value of £322,000. This procurement falls within the transport services industry, specifically excluding waste transport. The procurement process is currently open and follows an open procedure. The tender period will close on 7th February 2020. Services are required for the conveyance of goods and specimens, operating 24/7 throughout the year, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The contract will involve delivery across British Overseas Territories, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth potential for courier and logistics businesses, particularly those capable of meeting the rigorous demands of a 24-hour service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in secure and efficient transport solutions would find this an ideal opportunity to enhance their market reach and establish a partnership with a reputable NHS trust. Given the scale and geographical scope of the services required, businesses that can offer flexibility and reliability will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

## Notice

To provide a courier service for the conveyance of goods, specimens and light goods for both routine and ad hoc requirements, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year unless stated as otherwise in the specific schedules

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c0a210-0fb7-4fb3-8c2b-e6afa1c175a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,000 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDENSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2020 at 09:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c0a210-0fb7-4fb3-8c2b-e6afa1c175a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c0a210-0fb7-4fb3-8c2b-e6afa1c175a3
  14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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