---
title: "Cycle Courier Service For Dental"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ba3d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Cycle Courier Service For Dental

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ba3d

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## Summary

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process under the tender stage for providing a "Cycle Courier Service For Dental." This contract is classified under courier services and aims to facilitate the transportation of dental items and other materials between NHS sites within a 20 km radius. Located in Ashford, the Trust is part of the public authority central government in the UK. Interested parties need to consider key dates such as the tender end date on 21st July 2026, and the enquiry period deadline on 13th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the service contract valued up to £24,000 GBP gross.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services, especially those proficient in meeting NHS standards for secure and timely deliveries. Companies offering reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable logistic solutions are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises can particularly benefit due to suitability specifications, allowing scope for business expansion through government service contracts. The contract includes evaluation criteria based mainly on financial proposals, with considerations for quality, technical aspects, sustainability, and social value, offering a well-rounded opportunity for businesses to contribute and grow their portfolios within public sector procurement.

## Notice

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) is made up of more than 5,400 colleagues, including doctors, nurses, consultants, therapists, dietitians and many other healthcare professionals, along with those working behind the scenes to make sure our patient services run smoothly. KCHFT are looking for a provider to provide a reliable, secure, and sustainable courier service for the transportation of documents, dental items, and other materials between designated NHS sites and other approved locations. The service covers scheduled and ad-hoc deliveries across specified geographic areas, ensuring timely collection and delivery in compliance with NHS standards and Information Governance requirements. The services shall be provided on an ad hoc basis within a delivery radius of up to 20 km from the Trust's operational base locations, ensuring that all service locations are covered within this distance. The maximum weight per package shall not exceed 15 kg.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058574-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN25 4AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Goat Lees |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058574-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058574-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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