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title: "International Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fec1169-9777-41c4-b30c-cab8d589b1ec"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-05-27"
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# International Courier Service

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fec1169-9777-41c4-b30c-cab8d589b1ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood and Transplant, which is seeking to contract an International Courier Service for transporting diagnostic samples, starting material, and blood/components. The contract, valued at £245,000, falls under the Scheduled air transport services category and is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded to CRYOPDP. The contract period is set to commence on 1st July 2021 and run until 30th June 2025. The open procurement method was used, and the tender period closed on 10th July 2020, with the award notice published on 27th May 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide logistics and transport services, particularly those specialising in air and multi-modal courier solutions. Companies with expertise in handling sensitive medical supplies and an established network for international shipping will be well-positioned to compete in future tender opportunities. As the industry sees a growing demand for reliable transport in the healthcare sector, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to service excellence will find numerous avenues for growth.

## Notice

International Courier Service for Diagnostic Samples, Starting Material and Blood / Components

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1b6291-4b39-4170-832e-0b9e31412ee8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRYOPDP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60410000 - Scheduled air transport services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1b6291-4b39-4170-832e-0b9e31412ee8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d1b6291-4b39-4170-832e-0b9e31412ee8
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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