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title: "Supply of Courier Services for the Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials"
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# Supply of Courier Services for the Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials

Buyer: CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbbeb74c-75f2-4cec-a95c-9d057c02e38c

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## Summary

The Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the contract for the Supply of Courier Services for the Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials to Polar Speed Distribution Limited. The value of the contract is £750,000, with a contract period from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2026. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold), with the tender closing on January 3, 2023. The Trust is located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the industry category of courier services.

This tender presents an opportunity for courier service providers specialising in controlled ambient distribution, 2-8 degrees C distribution, controlled drugs (CD) distribution, and next-day palletised items delivery to engage with the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Businesses capable of meeting the specific delivery requirements outlined in the tender description are well-suited to compete. The contract award to Polar Speed Distribution Limited demonstrates the trust's commitment to secure reliable courier services for its pharmacy operations.

## Notice

Courier Services 1) Controlled Ambient Distribution. 2) Controlled 2-8 degrees C distribution 3) Controlled drugs (CD) distribution 4) Palletised items - next day controlled ambient delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30e275e-3d65-4bfd-aa7c-eb1f099eef29 |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | CALDERDALE AND HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD3 3EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Lindley |
| Westminster constituency | Colne Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2023 at 14:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30e275e-3d65-4bfd-aa7c-eb1f099eef29
- 21 Apr 2023 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3367da-9961-4db5-a3fc-4ea5c742a309

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b30e275e-3d65-4bfd-aa7c-eb1f099eef29
  24th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3367da-9961-4db5-a3fc-4ea5c742a309
  21st April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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