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title: "Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bcf0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-11-19"
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# Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Services

Buyer: ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bcf0

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## Summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a public procurement process titled "Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Services," classified under the courier services industry (CPV code 64120000). The procurement is managed through a competitive procedure with negotiation and is currently in the planning and tender stages. The services will be conducted in the UKD72 region, specifically Liverpool. Interested businesses must submit their tenders electronically or in writing by 12:00 PM on 17 December 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1 February 2025 and will run until 1 February 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive medical materials. Companies that can deliver high-quality service (60% quality weighting) at competitive prices (40% cost weighting) stand a strong chance of winning the contract. This opportunity is well-suited for firms with established electronic submission capabilities and experience in the health sector. The procurement offers a stable and long-term project for the successful bidder, fostering potential business growth and increased market presence in the healthcare logistics industry.

## Notice

Patient Sample and Reagent Courier Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037394-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 1 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L12 2AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Sandfield Park |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool West Derby |
| Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037394-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/
- https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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