Tender

Provision of Courier Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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05 Oct 2020 at 16:24

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05 Oct 2020 at 16:23

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05 Oct 2020 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Courier Services, categorised under courier services, located in London, UK. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 23rd October 2020. The contract encompasses two lots: Lot 1 focuses on using pedal or electric-assisted cargo bikes for secure deliveries within a 5-mile radius of specified locations, valued at approximately £14,000 per annum. Lot 2 includes broader courier services within London and internationally, estimated at £30,000 per annum, with a total contract value of £132,000 over a potential maximum duration of three years, starting from December 1, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those that employ sustainable methods like cargo bikes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of meeting the service requirements, such as same-day delivery for local packages and secure handling of high-value consignments. Given the emphasis on innovative delivery solutions and the ability to serve various City of London departments, this is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their service offerings both locally and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of courier services to London, UK, Europe and International destinations. The contracts are being tendered as 2 separate lots: Lot 1 - the provision of Courier services using exclusively pedal or electric assisted 2, 3 or 4 wheeled cargo bikes and/or parcel trollies for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police. This service involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents and parcels, including high value consignments, within a 5-mile radius of the Guildhall, Barbican Centre, Walbrook Wharf and City of London Police. The estimated value of this lot is 14,000GBP per annum based upon previous usage. Same day deliveries will be required if orders are placed before 2pm, with a next day service required for orders placed after 2pm. Lot 2 - the provision of Courier services for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police which involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents, parcels including high value consignments both within London and UK, Europe and Internationally. The services provider will be required to collect from and deliver to any of the City of London Departments situated on various sites in and around London from Epping Forest and Port Health Authorities based in Tilbury & Manor way. The estimated value of this lot is 30,000GBP per annum based upon previous usage. The duration of the contract is 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 1 further year. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 3 years. The total estimated contract value given is based upon a combination of the value of both lots for the full duration of the contract including extensions. These values are indicative only. Additional information: This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'CapitaleSourcing' (url:www.capitalesourcing.com). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9885760-df78-4b79-94d0-61588476d8e1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
James Carter
Contact Email
james.carter@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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