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title: "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154"
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# Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68ab842f-263e-4774-80b7-d9a36f8ff59a

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154." This procurement falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on road transport and courier services, located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage with a submission deadline set for 21st November 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st February 2020, lasting for an initial period of twelve months, with potential extensions available up to a total of two years. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £120,000 to £140,000, and it follows an open procurement method which invites competitive offers from a wide array of service providers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those that are established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of efficiently transporting pathology samples and possessing the flexibility to handle the potential growth of their service period will find this contract particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement can help elevate a company's profile in the healthcare logistics sector, tapping into the ongoing needs of NHS Trusts for reliable transport services.

## Notice

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) wishes to procure a contract for courier services to transport pathology samples and is inviting competitive tenders from suitable service providers. In order to allow for flexibility the Trust requests bidders to submit their tender submission for an initial contract period of twelve months, with the option to extend by further periods of three months up to a maximum total contract period of two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4d533a-36eb-4ae3-a63c-0e860bb17825 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4d533a-36eb-4ae3-a63c-0e860bb17825
- 1 Nov 2019 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dd0461-e0dd-4a5e-ba3b-23258e2c5670

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4d533a-36eb-4ae3-a63c-0e860bb17825
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83dd0461-e0dd-4a5e-ba3b-23258e2c5670
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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