Courier Services for Hampshire Scientific Services
Description: Hampshire County Council (the Authority) is preparing to tender a contract for courier services to support Hampshire Scientific Services (HSS). This pre-market engagement notice is to inform the market of the forthcoming procurement opportunity. HSS provides accredited scientific advisory and analytical services to public authorities across the UK, supporting statutory functions to ensure public health and safety. As part of its work with Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority (SCPHA), HSS is responsible for coordinating the transport of imported food and feed samples from ports in East Suffolk (Felixstowe, Harwich, and Ipswich) to laboratories in Kent and Hampshire. These samples are collected for enforcement testing and are highly time-critical, with some requiring collection, delivery, and analysis within a strict 24 hour window. Maintaining chain of custody, sample integrity, and (read more...)
Summary: Hampshire County Council is preparing to tender a contract for courier services designed to support Hampshire Scientific Services (HSS) in its responsibilities with the Suffolk Coastal Port Health Authority. The forthcoming procurement opportunity, titled "Courier Services for Hampshire Scientific Services," seeks reliable same-day courier services primarily in the courier service industry category. It will cover locations mainly in East Suffolk, Kent, and Hampshire. The process is currently at the planning stage, with a future notice date scheduled for 17th August 2026 and the tender expected to be published in August 2026. The contract period is set to start on 7th December 2026 and end by 6th July 2028, with the option to extend up to 6th July 2030. The procurement method involves a threshold-above tender process indicating significant opportunity potential.