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title: "Sample collection and delivery"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUS"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# Sample collection and delivery

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc56b10d-482d-4573-800e-fe2711c15c30

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract "Sample collection and delivery" was carried out by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This service is classified under the Courier services category (CPV: 64120000) and involves transporting samples from Retford to Nottingham University Hospital. The entire procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract having started on 3rd October 2024 and set to run until 2nd October 2026. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £33,800, and the key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd October 2024 and the award date on 8th October 2024. The primary location for service delivery is the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large courier service companies capable of undertaking sample collection and delivery tasks within healthcare settings. CITYSPRINT (UK) LIMITED, a large-scale company, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the significance of having robust logistics and delivery infrastructure. Firms with experience in supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities can find promising prospects in similar tenders. The contract's well-defined scope and substantial duration further ensure stable revenue streams and reinforce business credibility in the public health sector.

## Notice

Sample collection and delivery from Retford site to Nottingham University Hospital

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02eff8ab-89c4-42ad-bca8-2b851739e1ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2024 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,800 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUS |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYSPRINT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02eff8ab-89c4-42ad-bca8-2b851739e1ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02eff8ab-89c4-42ad-bca8-2b851739e1ed
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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