Award

Courier Services

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Award

31 Mar 2021 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority in London has successfully completed a tender process for Courier Services, classified under postal and courier services (CPV code 64100000). The tender was valued at £49,000 and was awarded to CitySprint (UK) Limited. The contract period spans from 18 January 2021 to 17 January 2022. The procurement method used was a direct award via a single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 10 December 2020.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics sector seeking to expand their service offerings. With the focus on courier services, businesses that specialise in postal delivery, logistics, and transportation would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The direct procurement method indicates a streamlined process, creating further avenues for SMEs to engage in public procurement without the extensive competition typically associated with larger contracts.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of postal services to the CMA via courier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07e5e5ae-0a34-4209-aa57-23f68df30c95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b9d90a-ceee-4bee-86e4-1cf62900a863
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2021 - 17 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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