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title: "PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ebf4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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published: "2025-10-02"
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# PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ebf4

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a public procurement process through an open procedure for "PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services". The procurement falls under the services industry category with a specific focus on courier services, operating across various regions in Wales, including Cardiff, Swansea, and Llandudno. The tender process commenced with a submission deadline on 7 April 2025, and contracts were awarded to qualified suppliers by 31 July 2025. The contracts, valued at approximately £360,000, cover the period from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of servicing the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in logistics and route efficiency, as well as a robust infrastructure to manage transportation between multiple healthcare facilities, would be well-suited for this contract. The engagement in this tender not only allows for potential growth via securing public sector contracts but also enhances reputation and credibility by being associated with the NHS. Additionally, the chance to extend the contract beyond the initial term further signifies a stable opportunity for long-term business growth.

## Notice

Notification of award of PHW-FTS-58787 - Breast Test Wales Courier Services.

### Lot Information

South East Wales - Cardiff

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across South East Wales (Cardiff).

Renewal: The contract includes two optional 12-month extensions, which may be exercised at the Trust's sole discretion. Extension decisions will be based on the supplier's satisfactory performance and ongoing service requirements.

South West Wales - Swansea

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across South West Wales (Swansea).

Renewal: The contract includes two optional 12-month extensions, which may be exercised at the Trust's sole discretion. Extension decisions will be based on the supplier's satisfactory performance and ongoing service requirements.

North Wales - Llandudno and Wrexham

Breast Test Wales (BTW) requires Courier Services to support its national breast screening programme. This service will facilitate the transportation of essential materials between BTW's main centres, mobile breast screening units, and hospital / centre sites across North Wales (Llandudno and Wrexham).

Renewal: The contract includes two optional 12-month extensions, which may be exercised at the Trust's sole discretion. Extension decisions will be based on the supplier's satisfactory performance and ongoing service requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061866-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2028-02-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | £199,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST); PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL18 Swansea, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MARS-JONES; PRIORITY EXPRESS COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061866-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 10:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038861-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 10:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008907-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061866-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038861-2025
  10th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008907-2025
  12th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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