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title: "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154"
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# Provision of a Pathology Courier Service MKUH ITT 154

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bda1f111-bf9d-43e8-80e6-49bd0ebcf35a

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## Summary

The Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking competitive tenders for the "Provision of a Pathology Courier Service". This procurement falls under the category of road transport and courier services, located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with an open procurement method and a submission deadline on 21 November 2019. The contract is projected to start on 1 February 2020 and offers an initial period of twelve months, with the potential for extensions totalling up to two years. The estimated contract value is between £60,000 and £70,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies capable of providing flexible and reliable transport solutions for medical samples would be well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance service portfolios and expand market presence within the healthcare supply chain.

## 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 February 2020 (exact date to be confirmed)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c157233-18bb-474e-a32c-b31e3aec871a |
| 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| 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)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2019 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c157233-18bb-474e-a32c-b31e3aec871a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c157233-18bb-474e-a32c-b31e3aec871a
  1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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