---
title: "Virtual Ward Couriers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c985"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c985.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# Virtual Ward Couriers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c985

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for a service titled "Virtual Ward Couriers". This project falls under the industry category of courier services and is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement process has moved to the award stage with the contract being signed on 30th June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £24,500, will run from 1st July 2026 to 29th October 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. Key stakeholders include the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as the buyer and the Royal Voluntary Service as the supplier. The procurement method used was limited competition, aimed at contracts below the financial threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the courier services sector, particularly those capable of meeting strict delivery timelines, as 100% same-day delivery compliance is a stated requirement. Businesses that can provide efficient and reliable logistics solutions stand to gain from this contract, with potential for growth via the optional one-year extension. Large-scale service providers with experience in public sector contracts and a strategic interest in the healthcare industry would find the opportunities presented by this tender particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Collection and delivery of equipment and medication for the Virtual Wards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065601-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 29 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 5WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065601-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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