---
title: "Pathology Sample and Relief Transport Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040e22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST"
published: "2023-10-23"
---

# Pathology Sample and Relief Transport Service

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040e22

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## Summary

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking services for the transport of pathology samples and relief courier services. The tender, titled "Pathology Sample and Relief Transport Service," falls under the courier services category. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 17th November 2023, and an award period starting on 27th November 2023. The total contract value is £270,000 and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This opportunity presented by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is suitable for businesses providing courier services. The tender requires electronic and written submissions, with a bid validity period of 90 days. Businesses interested in this opportunity must ensure compliance with the stated requirements and deadlines to have a chance at securing the contract. More details can be found on the trust's website: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

## Notice

Trust requires pathology transportation of samples from various collection points in Pathology laboratories and Relief courier/driver cover for period of 1 year plus a possibilty of 2 x 1 year extension options.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Trust requires pathology transportation of samples from various collection points in Pathology laboratories and Relief courier/driver cover for period of 1 year plus a possibilty of 2 x 1 year extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031182-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,000 |
| Lots value | £270,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7PT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Conquest |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031182-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cedr.com
- https://www.esht.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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