---
title: "Courier services - EPA to Harefields"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05516a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05516a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-23"
---

# Courier services - EPA to Harefields

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05516a

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, involved a contract for same day courier services for transporting pathology samples to Harefields. Categorised under courier services, this process falls within the services industry. Located in Norwich, United Kingdom, the procurement reached the award and contract stages, with TFS Express Logistics named as the supplier. The procurement method used was a 'limited' process under a status labelled 'Below threshold - limited competition', resulting in a contract valued at £54,000 gross (£45,000 net) covering the period from 17th June 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement followed legal mandate 2023/54 under the UKPGA scheme.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those capable of delivering time-sensitive materials such as medical samples. With a focus on reliability and expertise in logistics, businesses that can demonstrate efficiency in handling healthcare-related transportation will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to engaging in limited competition also suggests opportunities for local SMEs looking to grow by exploring public sector collaborations in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Same day courier services transporting pathology samples to Harefields.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034272-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TFS EXPRESS LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 08:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034272-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034272-2025
  23rd June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk

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