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title: "Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03156a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST AND NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE"
published: "2022-07-29"
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# Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954]

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST AND NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03156a

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service, has completed the procurement process for the "Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954]". This tender falls under the transport services industry and involved an open procurement method. The contract was divided into three lots, with each lot designed to handle various transport needs, including courier services and passenger transport. Significant dates in this process include the tender's completion on 28 July 2022 for contracts that span up to 48 months, with possible extensions of up to 36 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly for those specialising in courier and passenger services. Companies with capabilities in providing efficient transportation solutions, especially those that can handle health-related logistics, are encouraged to participate. Given the emphasis on price as the sole evaluation criterion, competitive pricing strategies will be crucial for success. This is an ideal environment for SMEs and local transport firms aiming to expand their service offerings by engaging in long-term contracts with public health authorities.

## Notice

Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954]

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Courier Services - NIBTS

Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-012550 was a range between 0 GBP to 3 717 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contracts and a maximum extension periods of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 3 717 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises

Lot 2 - Passenger Services including Courier - NIBTS

Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-012550 was a range between 0 GBP to 547 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contracts and a maximum extension periods of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 547 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises

Lot 3 - Courier Services - NHSCT

Courier and Transport Services - NHSCT and NIBTS [3737954] Additional information: The estimated value is inclusive of VAT in Contract Notice 2022/S 000-012550 was a range between 0 GBP to 3 749 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contracts and a maximum extension periods of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises.

Renewal: The value stated at II.2.6 is inclusive of VAT and is the highest value in the following range 0 GBP to 3 749 000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 48 months Call Off Contract(s) and a maximum extension period(s) of up to and including 36 months, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension for procurement exercises

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020777-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,013,000 |
| Lots value | £8,013,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE ON BEHALF OF NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST AND NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NI BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT43 6DA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | B FAST PARCELS; DALE TAXIS; DATA DISPATCH; DC TAXIS; ETHERSON TRAVEL; GMTS; S B TAXIS/SHORELINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 34115200 - Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons
- 34130000 - Motor vehicles for the transport of goods
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60120000 - Taxi services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020777-2022
- 13 Jun 2022 at 12:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016135-2022
- 13 May 2022 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012550-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 22:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003791-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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