---
title: "Cytology Couriers Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c118"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# Cytology Couriers Services

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c118

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Cytology Couriers Services" was conducted by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Trafford, UK. The contract falls under the services industry category, specifically courier services, and was awarded through a selective procurement method under a framework. The award was completed on 30 June 2026, with the contract beginning on 1 July 2026 and set to end on 31 March 2028, with options for renewal extending up to 31 March 2029. The awarded contract is valued at £306,422.40 gross and £255,352 net. The procurement is not competitive, and the milestone signature date was scheduled for 1 July 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in courier services. Although large-scale businesses like Speed Couriers Northern Ltd have been successful, medium-sized enterprises with strong service delivery capabilities may also find opportunities for participation in future tenders within this framework. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business visibility and credibility, potentially leading to further similar contracts within the public sector, particularly with health services looking for reliable delivery solutions.

## Notice

Division: CSS/Cytology department Location: Cytology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2026 |
| 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 11:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061660-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://speedcouriers.co.uk/contact/
- 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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