--- title: "Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2020-11-10" --- # Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8619c5aa-a5e9-497f-be1b-ae9a0e218c54.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services is seeking expressions of interest for the Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG, a key initiative within the courier services industry. Based in Salford, Greater Manchester, this procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 9th December 2020. The anticipated contract value is £110,000 per year for an initial three-year term, with potential extensions of up to two years each. The selected supplier will be responsible for the collection of pathology specimens, consumables, and documents between local general practitioners and the Salford Royal Foundation Trust. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sectors, especially those that meet the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can efficiently manage local transportation and have a proven track record in handling sensitive medical materials will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enable such businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a long-term partnership with a public health authority. ## Notice Salford CCG is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and capable organisations to provide a courier service to collect pathology specimens, consumables and documents between local general Practitioners in Salford, Greater Manchester and Salford Royal Foundation Trust. The CCG anticipates awarding a contract for an initial 3 years to the appointed supplier with the option of two possible further extensions, of up to 2 years each. The annual contract value is confirmed at PS110,000 per annum for the initial 3 years. To access and download a copy of the Service Specification, Tender documents and details of the procurement process, potential Bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal "EU-Supply" available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com . Registration on EU-Supply is FREE OF CHARGE. Once logged into EU-Supply, search for TENDER REFERENCE 42009 "Salford CCG Pathology Courier Service", then register your interest to download the documents. For any technical support, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ***The DEADLINE for expressions of interest and Selection Questionnaire Submissions via the EU-Supply Portal is 12 noon, 9th December 2020*** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35718d07-c28e-46ad-9e83-fd6856b6c85b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £330,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M50 2UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2020 at 08:05 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35718d07-c28e-46ad-9e83-fd6856b6c85b - 9 Nov 2020 at 17:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458c42aa-a097-4a4e-91f4-6fdbbd3af57e - 9 Nov 2020 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458c42aa-a097-4a4e-91f4-6fdbbd3af57e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35718d07-c28e-46ad-9e83-fd6856b6c85b 10th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458c42aa-a097-4a4e-91f4-6fdbbd3af57e 9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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