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title: "Courier Services for the North of England Commission Support (NECS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8fb"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Courier Services for the North of England Commission Support (NECS)

Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8fb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Courier Services for the North of England Commission Support (NECS)" is being managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit. This tender falls under the services category, specifically courier services, and is set within the United Kingdom. It was launched as an open procedure with submissions accepted electronically. The tender period ended on 28th November 2025, with the award period concluding on 15th December 2025. Initially intended to start on 9th January 2026 for a 12-month contract, the procurement was terminated on 7th April 2026 due to significant price disparities and geopolitical concerns. The process was regulated under UK Public Procurement legal frameworks.

This procurement opportunity presented potential growth for businesses specialising in courier services, with specific suitability for SMEs. The requirements emphasised reliability and efficient delivery across the UK, making it an ideal opportunity for courier firms with robust logistical capabilities. As the bid assessment heavily weighted quality and social value alongside price, businesses prioritising high service standards and sustainability practices would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. This terminated tender also highlighted the importance of market readiness and competitive pricing strategies for ongoing and upcoming NHS procurement contracts.

## Notice

North of England Care System Support (NECS) has a requirement to deliver IT equipment between corporate and clinical NHS sites and to staff homes. There is also a requirement to collect parcels from similar sites and return these to a NECS facility. It is estimated that an average of 1200-1500 parcels per month would be shipped in either direction, however this volume is subject to change based on evolving NHS working practice and through short-term project activity. NECS requires a reliable courier who can provide safe and efficient deliveries and collections across the whole of the UK to both residential and business addresses by a customer friendly portal. NECS will need a comprehensive delivery and collection service for IT equipment (e.g., laptops, monitors, mobile phones) to and from residential addresses and NHS sites located in United Kingdom. The NECS Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available for the 12 month contract term of PS190,000.00 excluding VAT. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioner will have extension options of up to 3 months in total, which will be awarded at the commissioner's discretion. The new contract will commence on 9th January 2026. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of North of England Care System Support (NECS) .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Up to 3 months optional extension available following the initial 12 month term

Renewal: Up to 3 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Additional buyers | Missing; NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:30 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031518-2026
- 3 Nov 2025 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070456-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031518-2026
  7th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070456-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7072
  Supplier Information Document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7073
  Financial Template
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7074
  Invitation to tender document
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7075
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.necsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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