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Transportation Dynamic Purchasing System

Awarded to CitySprint (UK) Ltd, CitySprint (UK) ltd, DHL Supply Chain Limited +20 more

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 20 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 20 March 2025

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Overview

HealthTrust Europe LLP established a Transportation Dynamic Purchasing System awarded on 9 June 2025 to 23 suppliers including CitySprint, DHL Supply Chain, and others, with a total contract value of £600 million. The DPS covers three lots: Lot 1 for specialist pathology and pharmacy transport services including infectious substances and controlled drugs across the UK; Lot 2 for non-clinical courier services delivering same-day or next-day ad-hoc and scheduled logistics; and Lot 3 for bus and community transport services with nine or more seated passenger capacity. The system is now in delivery/complete status.

Contracting authority

  • HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting on behalf of Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

    Buyer

    Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Authority website ↗
  • HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)

    Buyer

    Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Authority website ↗
  • HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)

    Buyer

    Edgbaston, Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Authority website ↗

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Lots (3)

  • Lot 1: Medical Couriers

    Pathology Transport: will be for Specialist Transport Services for the movement of Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances across the UK. There may be a requirement by Participating Authorities for Admitted Tenderers to facilitate the movement of the substances to premises outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Authority premises and Third-Party locations, such as a referral testing location. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. The items to be transported may include, but not limited to: • Division 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and B) (not inclusive of Clinical Waste) • Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) • Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373 Pharmacy Transport: will be for the provision of Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services for the movement of pharmaceutical products across the UK. There may be a Participating Authority requirement for movement of items outside of the UK. The Admitted Tenderers awarded to this Lot will be able to provide ad hoc and scheduled collections from the Authority premises to an agreed location, including Participating Authority premises and Third-Party locations. The Admitted Tenderers will be able to provide services such as Same Day and Next Day deliveries. Admitted Tenderers may use their own services or a third-party subcontractor to deliver the services. The items to be transported in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standards may include, but not limited to: • Pharmaceuticals • Controlled Drugs (including drugs precursors) • Medical equipment

    Won by Deadline Despatch LimitedWon by QCM healthcare LimitedWon by Safe Journey Rugby LtdWon by G & T EXPRESS LIMITEDWon by TCD MEDICALWon by CitySprint (UK) LtdWon by Delivery Direct LogisticsWon by Revisecatch t/a E-CourierWon by ERS MEDICALWon by Global Service Group LtdWon by SAME DAY PLCWon by Speed Couriers Northern LtdWon by Polar Speed DistributionWon by DHL Supply Chain Limited
  • Lot 2: Non-Clinical Courier Services and associated services

    Same day or next day service delivering regular and planned or ad-hoc and unplanned logistic requirements. Items to be transported include all non-clinical items which do not require environmental monitoring in transport. Examples of items to be transported could include files/medical notes and general supplies. Requirements may be regular consignment and transfer of mail and files between community, mental health and social care providers.

    Won by CitySprint (UK) ltdWon by Delivery Direct Logistics LimitedWon by ERS MEDICALWon by FAST-TRANS LEICESTER LTDWon by G & T Express LimitedWon by Global Service Group LimitedWon by QCM healthcare transport limitedWon by SameDay PLCWon by Speed Couriers (Northern) LimitedWon by Revisecatch t/a E-CourierWon by Safe Journey Rugby LtdWon by TCD MEDICALWon by DHL Supply Chain Limited
  • Lot 3: Bus & Community Transport Services and associated services

    This Lot will include bus and community transport services, for the provision of a service operating vehicle(s) with nine or more seated passenger capacity under a PSV licence or Community Organisations operating under a Section 19 or Section 22 permit. The Participating Authority of this DPS may include NHS Trusts, Hospitals, Community Hospitals and any other authorised healthcare facility, this also may include other non-healthcare public sector organisation which may have a transport requirement.

    Won by ERS Medical

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£200,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
Published
20 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)Mail transport by roadHire of buses and coaches with driverHire of goods-transport vehicles with driverPost and courier servicesPostal servicesCourier servicesMulti-modal courier services+2 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£600,000,000
Award date
9 June 2025
Contract period
— → 19 May 2029
Winners
  • CitySprint (UK) Ltd
  • CitySprint (UK) ltd
  • DHL Supply Chain Limited
  • Deadline Despatch Limited
  • Delivery Direct Logistics
  • Delivery Direct Logistics Limited
  • ERS MEDICAL
  • ERS Medical
  • FAST-TRANS LEICESTER LTD
  • G & T EXPRESS LIMITED
  • G & T Express Limited
  • Global Service Group Limited
  • Global Service Group Ltd
  • Polar Speed Distribution
  • QCM healthcare Limited
  • QCM healthcare transport limited
  • Revisecatch t/a E-Courier
  • SAME DAY PLC
  • Safe Journey Rugby Ltd
  • SameDay PLC
  • Speed Couriers (Northern) Limited
  • Speed Couriers Northern Ltd
  • TCD MEDICAL

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    12 June 2026

  2. Tender Update

    20 March 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    20 February 2025

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