---
title: "Cytology Couriers Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# Cytology Couriers Services

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f2

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## Summary

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Cytology Couriers Services". This contract falls under the services category with a focus on courier services, vital for the cytology department. The procurement method was selective, utilising an award under framework, and was competitively non-tendered. The process, finalised on 1st July 2026, saw Speed Couriers Northern Ltd granted the contract. Situated in Trafford, this contract supports operations within the UKD34 region. The contract commenced on the same day and is expected to run until 31st March 2028, with options for a 12-month extension, potentially extending it to 2029. The total gross value of this contract is £306,422.40.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, especially those capable of handling sensitive cytology materials. Companies with relevant expertise and proven capabilities in logistics within the healthcare sector would find this type of contract suitable. Engaging with such public procurement contracts can not only enhance business credibility but also ensure steady revenue streams through sustainable government partnerships. As the procurement landscape increasingly values reliability and specialised services, businesses that can innovate and maintain high standards in service delivery will potentially see significant growth.

## Notice

Division: CSS/Cytology department Location: Cytology Completion date: Awaiting the tender to be run on the framework by HTE #Personal Data Transferred?: Under Review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061595-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £255,352 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEED COURIERS NORTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061595-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0503cc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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