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title: "GB-KETTERING: New Born Blood Spot Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff9504ec-832c-43db-8e21-f8e952697109"
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buyer: "KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL"
published: "2023-08-25"
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# GB-KETTERING: New Born Blood Spot Courier Service

Buyer: KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff9504ec-832c-43db-8e21-f8e952697109

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## Summary

The Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for a courier service for the New-Born Blood Spot for Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "New Born Blood Spot Courier Service," is classified under Courier Services with a contract value of £25,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 12th September 2023 and a contract period starting from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2025.

This tender opportunity is particularly suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide courier services within the healthcare industry. Companies interested in logistics and transportation services catering to the healthcare sector are well-positioned to compete. The Kettering General Hospital, serving as the contracting authority, seeks to engage with businesses that can fulfil the courier requirements efficiently and reliably, contributing to the seamless transportation of essential medical supplies.

## Notice

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is issuing an invitation to tender ("ITT") in connection with a competitive procurement for the courier service of the New-Born Blood Spot for Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113aafdd-f16d-42df-b640-50ead03ef43b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113aafdd-f16d-42df-b640-50ead03ef43b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113aafdd-f16d-42df-b640-50ead03ef43b
  25th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=800980314
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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