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title: "Pathology Sample Courier Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2019-09-05"
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# Pathology Sample Courier Service

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59e264b1-e9cf-47ed-a530-a3fbbf8c14de

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## Summary

The procurement process is for a contract titled "Pathology Sample Courier Service" initiated by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, classified under the category of courier services, involves the provision of pathology collection services to be couriered to the main hub from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020. The total contract value is £210,601.87, and the tender period closed on 31st March 2019. The location for delivery is King's Lynn, England, and the procurement method utilised was an 'Other - Tri Agreement of Trusts Tender'.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the logistics and healthcare service sectors, particularly those specialising in courier services. Companies equipped with the capacity to handle medical and sensitive deliveries would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business growth by establishing relationships with public sector entities and expanding their service offerings in the healthcare market.

## Notice

Provision of Pathology Collection Services to be Couriered to Main Hub for period 01/04/2019 to 31/03/2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f216c563-615b-4adf-9e41-632e4d3178b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Tri Agreement of Trusts Tender |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,601 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,601 |
| 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERS MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2019 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f216c563-615b-4adf-9e41-632e4d3178b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f216c563-615b-4adf-9e41-632e4d3178b0
  5th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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