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title: "Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c640301d-719d-4fea-8155-9df8990f0559

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Courier Services", primarily encompassing overnight and next-day collections and deliveries within the United Kingdom. This call-off contract is part of the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6171 for Courier and Specialist Movements and is specified under the industry category of multi-modal courier services. Located in Newburn Riverside and with a contract value of £165,726.34, the procurement follows a selective method. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2030, having been awarded on 10th February 2026.

Given the contract's duration and scope, this tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those experienced in multi-modal delivery mechanisms. SMEs are particularly recognised as well-suited to bid for such contracts, enhancing their portfolios and expanding service offerings. The designated supplier, TVS Supply Chain Solutions Limited, indicates that medium to large-scale logistics providers may find exciting opportunities for growth within this framework. The contract's structure and affiliation with the NHSBSA ensure a stable partnership over four years, promising consistent revenue and potential expansion in public sector logistics.

## Notice

This notice is for the award of a call-off contract for the provision of courier services; primarily for overnight, next day collections and deliveries to/from a range of the NHSBSA's UK sites and homeworking staff locations. NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is a Special Health Authority and an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This contract has been called-off following a further competition procedure on the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM6171 for Courier and Specialist Movements - Lot 1 Collection and Delivery. The contract is being awarded for a period of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ef605d-c793-430f-aa3f-3584af266f25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,726 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,726 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWBURN RIVERSIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TVS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 63524000 - Transport document preparation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ef605d-c793-430f-aa3f-3584af266f25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ef605d-c793-430f-aa3f-3584af266f25
  17th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee7cc3be-13b1-49a2-8ce2-210a7fe04a3c
  C394886 Courier Services - Contract 28.01.2026 FV - REDACTED

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