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title: "Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69f35097-c786-40ad-8527-59c416e48786"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-19"
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# Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Service

Buyer: ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69f35097-c786-40ad-8527-59c416e48786

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## Summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Services. This procurement falls under the category of courier services (CPV code 64120000) and is open to suppliers through an open procedure (below threshold). The process is currently at the tender stage, with the initial publication date on 19 November 2024, and the deadline for submission set for 17 December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is to be based in Liverpool, United Kingdom, with postal code L12 2AP, and will run from 1 February 2025 to 1 February 2028. Interested parties can register and submit their tenders via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in courier services to secure a long-term contract with a leading healthcare institution. Businesses capable of efficient and reliable courier operations, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive medical samples and reagents, would find this tender particularly lucrative. By securing this contract, companies can enhance their market presence and expand their client portfolio within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Service Additional information: 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/d89c3f05-de0b-4c90-9a1b-b25df79dfb7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L12 2AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Sandfield Park |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool West Derby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89c3f05-de0b-4c90-9a1b-b25df79dfb7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d89c3f05-de0b-4c90-9a1b-b25df79dfb7a
  19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8181a475-2f0c-4de3-9d1b-02994a229d69
  nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-provision-of-services-contract-version (14)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae536852-b399-40cc-9482-09d1b439bef4
  ITT Section B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12f26667-104d-4f51-a908-0d485f5bd4cc
  Courier Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fea4312c-bdc5-4a85-86b5-70e51d2f35bc
  ITT Section A
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/446fae8d-6802-4170-9ccd-340f0381b45e
  Commercial Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1daa0302-e47b-4cb5-b0bd-ecc53d0c6433
  Quality Evaluation Questions

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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