--- title: "Transportation Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE)" published: "2026-06-12" --- # Transportation Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e4bf.json) ## Summary The Transportation Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), orchestrated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), encompasses a broad-ranging procurement process aimed at providing transport services across the UK. This initiative, targeting pathology and pharmacy transport, non-clinical courier services, and bus and community transport services, was set in motion on 20th February 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in active contracts by 10th June 2025, involving a total contract value of £200 million. HTE, with its central purchasing body status, managed the DPS, addressing an industry classified under transport services (excluding waste transport) with CPV code 60000000. The DPS spanned three distinct lots, each designed to meet specific service requirements across the UK, with key participation from NHS Trusts and other healthcare facilities. The process involved electronic submissions, with a notable emphasis on dynamic purchasing and potential e-auctions for call-offs. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in courier and transport services. SMEs like Deadline Despatch Limited, CitySprint (UK) Ltd, and DHL Supply Chain Limited were among the suppliers, highlighting potential entry points for small to large-scale organisations capable of meeting specialised transport needs such as medical couriers, pharmaceutical logistics, and community service vehicle operations. Businesses that can offer agile, compliant, and cost-effective transport solutions, especially those capable of managing cross-border logistics, stand to benefit greatly from involvement in this DPS. The substantial contractual values and the explicit need for dynamic and adaptable service provisions make this a highly lucrative opportunity for companies aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector transport services domain. ## Notice HTE are seeking to establish a Transportation DPS for the provision of pathology and pharmacy transport, non-clinical courier services, and bus and community transport services and any associated services. The lot structure for this category is as follows: Lot 1: Medical Couriers Pathology Transport: will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. The items to be transported may include, but not limited to: * Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B) (not inclusive of Clinical Waste) * Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) * Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373 Pharmacy Transport: will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK. The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to: * Pharmaceuticals * Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors) * Medical equipment Lot 2: Non-Clinical Courier Services and associated services Same day or next day service delivering regular and planned or ad-hoc and unplanned logistic requirements. Items to be transported include all non-clinical items which do not require environmental monitoring in transport. Examples of items to be transported could include files/medical notes and general supplies. Requirements may be regular consignment and transfer of mail and files between community, mental health and social care providers. Lot 3: Bus & Community Transport Services and associated services This Lot will include bus and community transport services, for the provision of a service operating vehicle(s) with nine or more seated passenger capacity under a PSV licence or Community Organisations operating under a Section 19 or Section 22 permit. The Participating Authority of this DPS may include NHS Trusts, Hospitals, Community Hospitals and any other authorised healthcare facility, this also may include other non-healthcare public sector organisation which may have a transport requirement. ### Lot Information Lot Lot 1: Medical Couriers Pathology Transport: will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities for Admitted Tenderers to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. The items to be transported may include, but not limited to: * Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B) (not inclusive of Clinical Waste) * Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) * Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373 Pharmacy Transport: will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Participating Authority premises and Third-Party locations. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Admitted Tenderers may use their own services or a third-party subcontractor to deliver the services. The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to: * Pharmaceuticals * Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors) * Medical equipment Lot Lot 2: Non-Clinical Courier Services and associated services Same day or next day service delivering regular and planned or ad-hoc and unplanned logistic requirements. Items to be transported include all non-clinical items which do not require environmental monitoring in transport. Examples of items to be transported could include files/medical notes and general supplies. Requirements may be regular consignment and transfer of mail and files between community, mental health and social care providers. Lot Lot 3: Bus & Community Transport Services and associated services This Lot will include bus and community transport services, for the provision of a service operating vehicle(s) with nine or more seated passenger capacity under a PSV licence or Community Organisations operating under a Section 19 or Section 22 permit. The Participating Authority of this DPS may include NHS Trusts, Hospitals, Community Hospitals and any other authorised healthcare facility, this also may include other non-healthcare public sector organisation which may have a transport requirement. Lot 1: Medical Couriers Pathology Transport: will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities for Admitted Tenderers to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. The items to be transported may include, but not limited to: * Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B) (not inclusive of Clinical Waste) * Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) * Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373 Pharmacy Transport: will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Participating Authority premises and Third-Party locations. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Admitted Tenderers may use their own services or a third-party subcontractor to deliver the services. The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to: * Pharmaceuticals * Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors) * Medical equipment Lot 2: Non-Clinical Courier Services and associated services Same day or next day service delivering regular and planned or ad-hoc and unplanned logistic requirements. Items to be transported include all non-clinical items which do not require environmental monitoring in transport. Examples of items to be transported could include files/medical notes and general supplies. Requirements may be regular consignment and transfer of mail and files between community, mental health and social care providers. Lot 3: Bus & Community Transport Services and associated services This Lot will include bus and community transport services, for the provision of a service operating vehicle(s) with nine or more seated passenger capacity under a PSV licence or Community Organisations operating under a Section 19 or Section 22 permit. The Participating Authority of this DPS may include NHS Trusts, Hospitals, Community Hospitals and any other authorised healthcare facility, this also may include other non-healthcare public sector organisation which may have a transport requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055748-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £200,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) | | Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 18 | | Supplier names | CITYSPRINT (UK; DEADLINE DESPATCH; DELIVERY DIRECT LOGISTICS; DHL SUPPLY CHAIN; ERS MEDICAL; FAST-TRANS LEICESTER; G & T EXPRESS; GLOBAL SERVICE GROUP; POLAR SPEED DISTRIBUTION; QCM HEALTHCARE; QCM HEALTHCARE TRANSPORT; REVISECATCH T/A E-COURIER; SAFE JOURNEY RUGBY; SAME DAY; SAMEDAY; SPEED COURIERS (NORTHERN; SPEED COURIERS NORTHERN; TCD MEDICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60160000 - Mail transport by road - 60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver - 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64110000 - Postal services - 64120000 - Courier services - 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services - 85111800 - Pathology services - 85149000 - Pharmacy services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2026 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055748-2026 - 20 Mar 2025 at 12:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010388-2025 - 20 Feb 2025 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006116-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk - https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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