Life Science Logistics
UK based Life Science logistics provider. Award-winning service, trusted by the NHS.
Your Life Science goods in the best possible care.
Life Science logistics is a specialist field, requiring optimum control of conditions and continuous visibility throughout the supply chain.
Life Couriers combine over 20 years of experience in UK Life Science logistics, creating bespoke solutions for both the NHS and private healthcare organisations. Approved, accredited and reliable, our award-winning solutions for storage, fulfilment, transportation and final mile delivery are unified by our passion for the wellbeing of patients.
So if you’re looking for a UK Life Science logistics provider who truly puts the patient at the heart of their operations, contact us today, and let’s put the trust and care back into your medical supply chain.
Trusted to provide.
Hospital collections and deliveries
Experienced collecting and delivering to hospitals, labs and healthcare facilities
Safe handling of clinical materials
Secure collection, transportation, storage and delivery of Life Science materials
End-to-end visibility
GPS tracking and real-time analytics throughout the clinical supply chain
Consistent and reliable
Industry-leading success rates consistently over 99.9%
Approved and accredited
ISO accredited, compliant with regulatory requirements
Temperature control
Ambient and cold chain logistics for storage and transportation
Humidity monitoring
Advanced technology for monitoring humidity
Inventory management
Full inventory traceability with our bespoke warehouse management system (WMS)
Chain of identity and custody
Documentation is handled accurately and confidentially
Dedicated lab/ward delivery
Deliver to a specific ward or lab - no more leaving items unattended
Storage and warehousing
UK warehouse and depot locations for nationwide coverage
SOPs
Written standard operating procedures with detailed handling requirements ensure compliance
Contingency plans
We develop contingency plans in the event of unforeseen issues
Same day services
Ability to fulfil and deliver the same day for time sensitive shipments
Bespoke solutions
White glove supply chain solutions, tailored to your specific logistics needs
Why choose Life Couriers as your healthcare logistics provider
Trusted and experienced, Life Couriers are Healthcare Logistics experts, working with both private healthcare companies and NHS Trusts.
Our healthcare logistics solutions are built upon three pillars – Compliance, Traceability and Care.
Compliance
ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accredited. NHS Toolkit Compliance. GDPR Compliance. Industry-leading 99.9% service levels.
Traceability
Full visibility and traceability of shipments. Sophisticated route optimisation software. Bespoke Warehouse Management System.
Care
Award-winning ‘Delivered with Care’ service, built upon compassionate delivery and a patient-first mentality.
Proven logistics solutions.
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Logistics for Life.
At Life Couriers, we take the utmost care in all aspects of the logistics process, from understanding each customer’s unique needs, to ensuring that every delivery reaches its destination safely and securely.
Our industry-leading service combines bespoke storage and warehousing with meticulous fulfilment and compassionate delivery by friendly, trusted drivers.
End-to-end visibility.
Life Science logistics requires constant monitoring, from a clear picture of inventory through to continuous updates of the goods in transit.
Our warehouse management system shows you your exact stock levels whenever you need it, 24/7/365.
This is combined with constant GPS tracking of the goods in transit, with temperature and humidity monitoring at all points in the journey.
Regulatory compliance.
We have over 20 years of experience delivering logistics services for the healthcare industry, working with both the NHS and private healthcare organisations.
ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accredited, and winners of multiple awards in the healthcare logistics sector, we are a trusted and reliable logistics provider with an outstanding track record.
Life-saving cargo, Delivered with Care.
Life Couriers is built upon our CARE principles, a foundation of care for patient welfare that directs every decision we make.
By partnering with us, you can rest assured that your Life Science goods are in the best possible care – from the moment they arrive at our facility, through storage, fulfilment, transportation and final mile delivery.
Your life-saving cargo, delivered with care.
Life Science logistics case studies.
Healthcare Fulfilment for University College London Virus Watch
Back in August 2020, we were approached by University College London to assist with national collections blood samples as part of their Virus Watch household
Accreditations.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
(working towards at current)
ISO 27001
NHS Toolkit Compliance
GDPR Compliance
HGV Operators Licence
Member of Logistics UK
Waste Carriers Licence
Disability Confident
All Staff DBS Checked and Caldicott Trained
Related news.
Vision Logistics to Become Life Couriers
Vision Logistics is to be rebranded Life Couriers, as our award-winning logistics solutions go global.
Vision Logistics Shortlisted for Logistics UK’s Last Mile Delivery Business of the Year 2024
We’re delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious Logistics Awards 2024.
Vision Logistics Win Best Bespoke Healthcare Logistics Company at the UK Transport Awards 2024
We’re delighted to be crowned Best Bespoke Healthcare Logistics Company 2024 at the UK Transport Awards.
Frequently asked questions.
Yes. We can provide chilled and ambient storage and transportation as required. We also have capability for humidity monitoring. Please contact us here to discuss your requirements.
Yes. Please see this case study for an example of how we collected and transported blood samples for University College London.
Yes. We can provide this service, and also include delivery windows, confirmation updates and Chain of Custody paperwork.
Yes. We operate our own fleet with experienced, well trained drivers who deliver healthcare goods every day. We also have the ability to draw on other logistics providers and delivery networks if required, acting as a 3PL and 4PL provider.
Yes. We’re very experienced in delivering into UK hospitals, labs and healthcare facilities. Furthermore, we provide a ‘delivery-to-room’ service, allowing you to have materials delivered directly to a particular room on a premises, such as a laboratory or ward, rather than leaving your package at reception/goods-in. Contact us here to discuss your requirements.
Yes. We hold ISO 9001 certification, alongside ISO 27001.
Yes. We keep written records of standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance. Contact us for more information on this.
Yes. We have depot locations strategically placed across the UK to cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can view our depot locations here.
Probably. Our WMS system is completely bespoke, and already includes integration into several common inventory management platforms. Speak to us and we’ll see if we can integrate into yours.
Both. We are experienced in providing bespoke healthcare logistics solutions for a range of private healthcare companies, and are a trusted logistics provider to the NHS. You can learn more about our work through our case studies here, or contact us here to discuss how we can help with your requirements.
Yes. Please visit our Case Studies page, which showcases some of our recent work for the likes of the NHS and private healthcare manufacturers/service providers.
Please visit our Contact Us page here and send an enquiry across. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to discuss how we can help.
Let's improve the resiliency of your supply chain
We’re raising the bar in Healthcare Logistics, with a zero failure approach that strives for delivery first time, every time.
Add to this our cold chain services, end-to-end visibility and dedication to improved patient experience, and the result is our award-winning ‘Delivered with Care’ model. Trusted by the NHS and private healthcare companies alike.
So if you’re looking for a Life Science logistics partner that truly cares about the patient, contact us today and let’s see make sure your supply chain is as resilient as your patients deserve.
