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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services

Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4216924e-b5f6-4c15-b8f7-09433471aa1e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub, which has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services. This contract, valued at £60 million, falls under the courier services industry and is effective from 29 March 2021 until 28 March 2024, with an initial period of three years and a possible extension of one year. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 21 December 2020. The service delivery locations include not only the United Kingdom but also other regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and transportation sector, particularly for those specialising in courier services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from this framework agreement, as the buyer is open to collaboration with varied suppliers. Companies looking to expand their operations or services in the healthcare transport field may find this contract especially relevant and should consider submitting competitive bids for potential future opportunities as the framework progresses.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice for publication on Contracts Finder to notify award of a Framework agreement for the Provision of Transportation: Patients and Specialist Courier Services. The Contract for the Framework has been awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further period of 12 months. The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is hosted by The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb36d69e-5129-4014-9af1-8709b677de88 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE HUB |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CITYSPRINT (UK; DORSET COUNTY HOSITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; ERS MEDICAL; GLOBAL SERVICE GROUP; HATS GROUP; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION; RESTORE PLC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb36d69e-5129-4014-9af1-8709b677de88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb36d69e-5129-4014-9af1-8709b677de88
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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