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Provision of a Secure Internal Courier Service

Cumbria County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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20 Jun 2019 at 09:53

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18 Feb 2019 at 08:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Cumbria County Council is seeking a contractor for the "Provision of a Secure Internal Courier Service," aimed at transporting confidential documents and small parcels across approximately 48 sites in the North West of England. The open procurement process, which has a total contract value of £400,000 and a minimum value of £350,000, was published on 18th February 2019 and has a tender period that concluded on 22nd March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2019 and will run until 30th June 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the courier and logistics industry, particularly those specialising in secure mail services. Businesses equipped to handle sensitive materials and capable of providing reliable delivery across a wide geographical area would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby expanding their operational reach and fostering growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Secure Internal Courier Service

Notice Description

We are seeing a contractor to provide a dedicated, secure internal mail and small parcel delivery service transporting confidential documents and small parcels to between approximately 48 sites throughout Cumbria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fd5946c-d196-4c70-afcb-ed5f9f8b43d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81bb2a28-3684-41a6-b37a-1aa85ff4ee3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,341 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumbria County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HART DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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