Summary:
CitySprint was awarded a contract with Bedford Hospital to transport pathology samples from the hospital to other hospitals in London and Cambridge on a daily basis. The contract was won via a competitive tender process and has been live since early 2010.
CitySprint Solution:
Bedford Hospital has a number of specific requirements with regards to the transportation of its pathology samples. Each sample requires a specific storage temperature and must be delivered within a specific timeframe. In addition, it is essential that the movement of its samples comply with the relevant Transport of Dangerous Goods regulations.
As specialists in the transportation of pathology samples, CitySprint's services have been designed to meet the regulatory requirements of the MHRA and CPA. CitySprint is also able to provide vehicles with a variety of storage temperatures to suit each individual sample.
CitySprint's leading edge technology means that it can trace the location of its couriers at all times ,which means that the courier closest to the job can be identified, therefore ensuring prompt collection and timely delivery. In addition, Bedford Hospital is able to track the progress of each delivery via CitySprint's online tracking facility – CourierLocator. This means that Bedford Hospital has peace of mind and knows the exact location of each sample at all times.
Client Quote:
Adrian Northern, GSTS Pathology, Bedford Hospital explains: "CitySprint is professional, reliable and most importantly, experienced in the specialist transportation of pathology samples. We know we can trust CitySprint to collect our samples on time, transport them securely and in the correct conditions, and deliver on time. The ability to track the samples online at all times also provides us with continuous peace of mind and the ability to update the destination awaiting the samples of progress".
Bedford Hospital
