Award

Courier Services

CPS

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Award

31 Jul 2024 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has completed the procurement process for same-day courier services under the industry category of "Post and courier services" with CPV code 64100000. The awarded contract, valued at £4,500,000, will be delivered by Citysprint and encompasses regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. Key dates include the contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, calling off from the Crown Commercial Service RM 6280 Postal Services and Solutions framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for courier service providers to grow their business through a high-value contract with a reputable public sector organisation. Businesses operating in or looking to expand into same-day courier services, particularly those capable of handling confidential and sensitive documents, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also encouraged to participate due to the suitability provisions identified in the tender specifications.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Same day Courier Services The courier provision provides a business-critical service to the whole of the organisation, currently there isn't a lead stakeholder to take ownership of the provision. This procurement is being driven by the Commercial Business Solution team until a lead stakeholder can be identified. Although CPS is moving to more digital operations it still has a significant requirement to promptly and securely, transport confidential and sensitive documents and parcels from CPS premises to Courts, Police and various other legal institutions and other addresses on a same day, overnight basis. Additional information: The contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM 6280 Postal Services and Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-202ac0cf-7a20-4885-a1fa-33ff509d2ace
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6edcf21e-650d-4541-b17c-b9b1645ef4ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
Crown Prosecution Service Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01904 954019

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

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