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title: "Courier Services for Blood, Blood Products and Tissues"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-600ad1f1-407c-468d-9163-dddf6da09a33"
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buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2023-06-12"
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# Courier Services for Blood, Blood Products and Tissues

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-600ad1f1-407c-468d-9163-dddf6da09a33

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking courier services for blood, blood products, and tissues with a total contract value of £38,690,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The tender period ends on 28th June 2023 with a contract term from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and the main industry classification is for post and courier services. The procurement is at the tender stage.

This public procurement opportunity for courier services catering to blood, tissues, and organs presents a significant business growth avenue for companies in the logistics and delivery industry. Businesses specializing in 24/7 courier services are well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract. The opportunity offers a potential total term of 60 months and can provide a stable revenue stream for successful bidders over the contract period, enabling them to expand their operations and capabilities in the healthcare logistics sector.

## Notice

Contract to provide courier services 24/7 365 days per year for blood, tissues, organs, ocular, cord blood and other items. Additional information: Please note the term of this contract is 36 months with a single option to extend by a further 24 months, total potential term is 60 months. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9d6039-b1eb-4e5e-b210-9e30c592d81f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,690,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2023 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9d6039-b1eb-4e5e-b210-9e30c592d81f
- 9 Jun 2023 at 18:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f9d585-49b0-4e47-a3f7-a47acbf2ec32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de9d6039-b1eb-4e5e-b210-9e30c592d81f
  12th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f9d585-49b0-4e47-a3f7-a47acbf2ec32
  9th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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