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title: "Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029764"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SALFORD CLINICAL COMMISIONING GROUP"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# Pathology Courier Service for Salford CCG

Buyer: NHS SALFORD CLINICAL COMMISIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029764

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## Summary

The NHS Salford Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has completed a procurement process for the "Pathology Courier Service" located in Salford, Greater Manchester. This contract, classified under courier services (CPV code: 64120000), was initiated under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The service involves transporting pathology specimens, consumables, and documents between local General Practitioners and the Pathology Department at Salford Royal Foundation Trust. The contract was signed on 4th February 2021, with a total value of £330,000, and covers an initial term of three years, with a possibility for two further extensions of up to two years each. However, the tender status is marked as cancelled, and the deadline for expressions of interest was set for noon on 9th December 2020.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with experience in health services or medical transportation. Companies interested in this market could benefit from understanding the tendering process and developing services that align with the requirements of healthcare providers. Businesses that meet strict standards for reliability and compliance with health protocols would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders, enhancing their growth potential within the health sector.

## Notice

The service requirement is for the transport of specimens, consumables and documents between local General Practitioners in Salford, Greater Manchester, and the Pathology Department at Salford Royal Foundation Trust (SRFT).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Salford CCG is inviting expressions of interest from suitably experienced and capable organisations to provide a courier service to collect pathology specimens, consumables and documents between local general Practitioners in Salford, Greater Manchester and Salford Royal Foundation Trust. The CCG anticipates awarding a contract for an initial 3 years to the appointed supplier with the option of two possible further extensions, of up to 2 years each. The annual contract value is confirmed at PS110,000 per annum for the initial 3 years. To access and download a copy of the Service Specification, Tender documents and details of the procurement process, potential Bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal "EU-Supply" available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com . Registration on EU-Supply is FREE OF CHARGE. Once logged into EU-Supply, search for TENDER REFERENCE 42009 "Salford CCG Pathology Courier Service", then register your interest to download the documents. For any technical support, please contact the EU-Supply Helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com. ***The DEADLINE for expressions of interest and Selection Questionnaire Submissions via the EU-Supply Portal is 12 noon, 9th December 2020***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004094-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £330,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SALFORD CLINICAL COMMISIONING GROUP |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SALFORD ROYAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004094-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:547405-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.salfordccg.nhs.uk/

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