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title: "Couriers For Pathology Services"
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buyer: "THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2019-10-02"
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# Couriers For Pathology Services

Buyer: THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4188cb-4ce5-473c-b758-d449bb3cfd7b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Couriers For Pathology Services" has been completed by The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. This tender was issued under the open procurement method and involved courier services within the health sector, specifically connecting GP practices and hospitals to a pathology hub. The contract was valued at £163,463.40 and commenced on 1st September 2019, with an end date of 31st May 2020. The tender period concluded on 31st August 2019.

This opportunity presents potential for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector. Companies capable of meeting the demands for timely and secure transportation of medical samples would likely be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The focus on efficiency and reliability in this procurement underscores a growing demand for proficient service providers in the public healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

Courier Services between GP Practices/Hospital and Pathology Hub

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da54f38-d813-4c5d-a3ae-a4312814318e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,463 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,463 |
| 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 | THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL KING'S LYNN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 4ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Springwood |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERS MEEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2019 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da54f38-d813-4c5d-a3ae-a4312814318e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5da54f38-d813-4c5d-a3ae-a4312814318e
  2nd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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