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title: "Courier Service"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST"
published: "2018-01-18"
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# Courier Service

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4525a603-7cd7-4361-9beb-3443acb9ede5

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## Summary

The Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is currently seeking a supplier for a Courier Service as part of an open procurement process. This tender, classified under courier services (CPV 64120000), will support the conveyance of goods, specimens, and light goods, requiring service availability 24/7 throughout the year. The tender period will close on 20th February 2018, with a contract duration starting from 12th March 2018 and running until 11th March 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £246,000, and the service covers delivery to various locations including British Overseas Territories, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the logistics and transportation sector. Companies that offer reliable courier services and can meet the operational demands of a 24/7 service would be particularly well-suited to compete. The established NHS trust as the contracting authority highlights the potential for long-term engagement and collaboration with a key public sector client, which can be advantageous for companies aiming to strengthen their foothold in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust require a supplier 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. Additional information: For all tender documents please go to the following website www.lppsourcing.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481917c2-ed7f-4b63-8d46-d359f630193c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 11 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £246,000 |
| 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481917c2-ed7f-4b63-8d46-d359f630193c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481917c2-ed7f-4b63-8d46-d359f630193c
  18th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.lppsourcing.org
  Please go to the below website for all tender information

## Notice URLs

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

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