--- title: "Receipts and Distribution service inclusive of external mail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE" published: "2020-01-17" --- # Receipts and Distribution service inclusive of external mail Buyer: BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f.json) ## Summary The tender titled "Receipts and Distribution service inclusive of external mail," initiated by Birmingham Community Healthcare, is currently in the Tender stage. This procurement relates to transport services, specifically concerning the delivery and collection of mail and pharmacy items across approximately 200 Trust locations and 120 patient addresses in the Birmingham area. The open procurement method features a financial envelope of £370,000 excluding VAT, and the tender deadline is set for 18th February 2020. The contract term spans three fixed years with two optional extensions, commencing from 7th September 2020 to 6th September 2023, and the Birmingham Clean Air Zone regulations will be applicable from 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the transport and logistics sectors, to grow by providing essential mail delivery and collection services within the healthcare framework. Companies with experience in managing complex logistical operations, particularly those well-acquainted with the Birmingham area and capable of accommodating the external mail requirements, would be ideal candidates. The applicability of TUPE for staff transition indicates that service providers should also prepare for potential workforce considerations. Small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in transport services, are encouraged to participate in this tender. ## Notice Provision of a receipts and distribution service to approx. 200 Trust locations and 120 patients addresses within the Birmingham and wider Birmingham area. Service includes - daily col and del of internal and external mail ( inc franking ) , weekly col and del of pharmacy items from B38 to 65 trust locations, del & col of patient notes , receipt of weekly NHS Supply Chain roll cages and temp storage of items prior to del to Trust locations and patient addresses Services may require ad-hoc col and del requests The Bham Clean Air Zone will apply to this contract from 2021. TUPE is applicable and 8 staff have been identified for transfer A financial envelope of PS370k ex vat is applicable to the core services, bids will be rejected it this is exceeded. Contract is for 3 fixed and 2 optional years Docs relating to this service are only through the e-tendering portal https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2244dc3-bfa0-4db5-ac78-663adb368a42 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2020 - 6 Sep 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £370,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4BN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64121100 - Mail delivery services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2020 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2244dc3-bfa0-4db5-ac78-663adb368a42 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2244dc3-bfa0-4db5-ac78-663adb368a42 17th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74b12e54-06f9-40a3-949e-a6db1b97251b Service scope ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6fb53bf5-4316-4d4c-bbcb-0f1dc7de814f. 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