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title: "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT138"
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# Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT138

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa122ced-f2a7-46c5-b45f-850d4e2aa279

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the provision of a Pathology Courier Service, titled "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT138". This service falls under the road transport services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 6 March 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 April 2019, initially for a period of twelve months, extendable for up to two years total. The estimated value of the contract is set between £35,000 and £70,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and transport services, particularly those that can manage the logistics of transporting sensitive medical samples. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible competition for a diverse range of providers looking to expand their service offerings within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (the Trust) wishes to procure a contract for courier services to transport pathology samples and is inviting competitive tenders from suitable service providers. In order to allow for flexibility the Trust requests bidders to submit their tender submission for an initial contract period of twelve months, with the option to extend by further periods of three months up to a maximum total contract period of two years. It is anticipated that the contract will commence 1 April 2019, exact date to be agreed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e0719f-b7b7-459b-a7b1-d784709946de |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK6 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Woughton & Fishermead |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2019 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e0719f-b7b7-459b-a7b1-d784709946de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e0719f-b7b7-459b-a7b1-d784709946de
  13th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mkhospital.nhs.uk/

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