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Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020 - Retrospective Notice

Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
Pathology services
Pharmacy services
+1 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published2
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE): "Specialist Transport Services DPS (Pharmacy and Pathology) 2020 - Retrospective Notice". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 2 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityHealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE). These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
12.6Bids / Report
0% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 19 active published awards; 18 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityHealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published13 Jul 2026, 12:19 BST
Last source update13 Jul 2026, 12:19 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationHire of goods-transport vehicles with driver, Pathology services, Pharmacy services, Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06c96f
What is being bought
Retrospective Notice - HTE are seeking to establish a DPS for Specialist Transport Services. The DPS will provide Participating Authorities the opportunity to carry out further competition between Admitted Tenderers for transport services associated with the movement of pathology specimens and other biological substances, pharmaceutical products and controlled drugs. The DPS will include transport (collection and delivery) services and provision of associated technology, goods and services which will support Participating Authorities with the delivery of Pathology, Laboratory and Pharmaceutical Services to their stakeholders. Admitted Tenderers will be able to meet the relevant standards for movement of the required pathology, pharmaceutical and other goods such as security standards, temperature monitoring and accreditation standards for the specific markets.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Status changed to complete
    13 Jul 2026, 12:19 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    13 Jul 2026, 12:19 BST
  3. Buyer information updated
    13 Jul 2026, 12:19 BST
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Specialist Transport Services for Infectious Substances, Diagnostic Specimens and Other Biological Substances
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 1 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) • Division 6.1 Toxic Substances (Biological and Medical Cultures, Samples and Specimens) • Infectious Substances for carriage under UN 2814, UN 2900 and UN3373
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Pharmaceutical and Controlled Drugs Specialist Transport Services
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Lot 2 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
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    13 Jul 2026, 12:19 BST
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  16. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  17. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  18. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
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    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
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    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
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    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
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    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
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    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  24. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  25. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  26. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  27. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  28. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
  29. Contract active
    Signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · £3,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
CitySprint (UK) Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Speed Couriers Northern Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Polar Speed Distribution Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Topspeed Couriers Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Toyota Tsusho U.K. Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Bloodfast EVS Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Delivery Direct Logistics Limited
Not published · Not published · active
DHL Supply Chain Limited
Not published · Not published · active
ERS Transition Ltd (t/a ERS Medical)
Not published · Not published · active
Mach 1 Couriers Ltd T/A Absolutely
Not published · Not published · active
QCM Healthcare
Not published · Not published · active
QE Facilities Limited
Not published · Not published · active
Delta UK Express Ltd
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Contract
£3,000,000 · signed 20 Dec 2025, 00:00 GMT · active
Bid statistics
bids: 15
bids: 15
bids: 15
bids: 15
bids: 15
bids: 15
smeBids: 6
smeBids: 6
smeBids: 6
smeBids: 6
smeBids: 6
smeBids: 6
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
bids: 15 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
smeBids: 6 (lot 2)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-15633
View buyer profile

  • HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
    buyer

    19 George Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK, B15 1NU
    connor.smith@htepg.com
    +44 8458875000

  • Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
    supplier

    43 Cox Lane, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1SN, Surrey, UK, KT9 1SN

  • Bloodfast EVS Ltd
    supplier

    Unit 1a Viking Close, Willerby, Hull England HU10 6DZ, Hull, UK, HU10 6DZ

  • CitySprint (UK) Ltd
    supplier

    Ground Floor, Red Central, 60 High Street, Redhill, RH1 1SH, Redhill, UK, RH1 1SH

  • DHL Supply Chain Limited
    supplier

    251 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK9 1EQ, Milton Keynes, UK, MK9 1EQ

  • Delivery Direct Logistics Limited
    supplier

    Goodwood House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX, Taunton, UK, TA1 2PX

  • Delta UK Express Ltd
    supplier

    The Granary, Hermitage Court, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9NT, Maidstone, UK, ME16 9NT

  • ERS Transition Ltd (t/a ERS Medical)
    supplier

    Angels Wing 1, First Floor, Whitehouse Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1AD, Leeds, UK, LS10 1AD

  • HealthTrust Europe
    reviewBody

    Birmingham

  • Mach 1 Couriers Ltd T/A Absolutely
    supplier

    21a Brownlow Mews, London, WC1N 2LA, London, UK, WC1N 2LA

  • Polar Speed Distribution Ltd
    supplier

    8 Chartmoor Road Leighton Buzzard LU7 4WG, Leighton Buzzard, UK, LU7 4WG

  • QCM Healthcare
    supplier

    1 George Williams Way, Central Colchester Business Centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2JS, Colchester, UK, CO1 2JS

  • QE Facilities Limited
    supplier

    Estates Department Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Old Durham Road, Sheriff Hill NE9 6SX, Sheriff Hill, UK, NE9 6SX

  • Speed Couriers Northern Ltd
    supplier

    Unit HT2 Westbrook Trading Estate Westbrook Road, Manchester, M17 1AY, Manchester, UK, M17 1AY

  • Topspeed Couriers Limited
    supplier

    Unit 12 Ion Path, off Road 3, Winsford Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 3BX, Cheshire, UK, CW7 3BX

  • Toyota Tsusho U.K. Limited
    supplier

    88 Wood Street London EC2V 7DA, London, UK, EC2V 7DA
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