---
title: "Transport services to the Pathology Department"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb2a"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bb2a.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Transport services to the Pathology Department

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb2a

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for transport services to its Pathology Department, including services for general practitioners. This contract, identified by the award ID 058999-2026, was executed via a direct award, highlighting the need for an expedited process due to urgency. Based in North Shields, UK, the Trust finalised the award on 23rd June 2026 with the supplier, Connections Express, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The contract is classified under parcel delivery services, with a total gross value of GBP 305,914.10, and will run from 7th July 2026 until 31st March 2027, covering the Northumberland region within the industry category of services.

This procurement provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for local and regional SMEs specialising in logistics and delivery services. By engaging in such contracts, businesses can leverage the chance to build long-term relationships with public institutions, which can lead to further tendering opportunities in the healthcare logistics sector. Connections Express, an SME, demonstrates the suitability of smaller enterprises to meet the demands of public contracts, especially where swift and flexible service delivery is a prerequisite. Such contracts are ideal for businesses capable of offering reliable and timely transport services, thus enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Transport services to the Pathology Department (inc.GP)

### Procurement Information

New contract has not been in place on time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058999-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £254,928 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORTH SHIELDS, |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Tynemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTIONS EXPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058999-2026
- 23 Jun 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058999-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058995-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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