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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Inter-Trust Courier Service"
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buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Inter-Trust Courier Service

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-821ff515-6d2f-4f3e-ab02-b18626bfee66

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## Summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of an Inter-Trust Courier Service." This opportunity falls under the courier services category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 28 April 2017. The contract is projected to commence on 1 November 2017 and will run until 31 October 2020. Interested parties should review the requirements for transporting time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products as mandated by regulatory bodies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transportation, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive medical materials and comply with regulations surrounding the transport of dangerous goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the healthcare sector may find this contract particularly relevant, given the requirements for expertise in pharmaceutical logistics and stringent quality standards.

## Notice

The provision of an Inter-Trust Courier Service is required for The Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust (Lead Trust) and The Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust which will include Pathology Specimens Category B as defined in HSE/HSC 2004 with regard to the transport and handling of dangerous goods by the road in accordance with the European Directive 94/55/EC. The Contractor must comply with all requirements set out for the storage and transport of time and temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products as outlined by World Health Organisation (WHO) Technical Report Series No. 961 Annex 9, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7eecde-5c5d-4deb-9c3a-547296e04594 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| 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 | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7eecde-5c5d-4deb-9c3a-547296e04594

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7eecde-5c5d-4deb-9c3a-547296e04594
  3rd April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Courier-services./5XVWD8M72P
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