Planning

Courier Service

COMPANIES HOUSE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 14:14

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 14:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Companies House is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Courier Service" under the industry category of Courier Services (CPV code: 64120000). This public procurement process is specifically aimed at securing a supplier capable of handling the distribution of IT equipment such as laptops, desks, chairs, and other miscellaneous equipment. The service area is primarily focused on Cardiff and the wider region of South Wales. Key dates to note include the end date for market engagement, which is set for 14 October 2024.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in courier and logistics services. The selected supplier will become the exclusive courier for Companies House, managing an estimated 250 deliveries and approximately 60 return trips annually. Businesses with strong capabilities in handling IT equipment and offering reliable delivery services, especially within the South Wales region, are well-suited to compete. The four-year contract expected to commence between 1 February 2024 and 1 March 2024, offers potential for stable, long-term engagement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Service

Notice Description

Companies House requires information on suppliers' capability and capacity to provide the services detailed below. Reponses to the EOI will be used to refine our requirements, gauge the market and to provide notification to the market of our upcoming requirement to facilitate supplier readiness. Companies House use an E - Sourcing Portal https://atamis-8005.my.site.com/s/Welcome you will need to click on view published opportunities and click to register your interest against Courier Service C1244. To view further documentation including EOI Document, Draft Specification and Draft Pricing Schedule please visit the Companies House Supplier Portal. By visiting the Companies House Supplier Portal please advise if you are interested in bidding for this opportunity. Please provide a response to the questions around our draft specification, SLA and Pricing Schedule. If you are not interested in bidding, please provide reason(s) as this is valuable feedback for Companies House. Background: Courier Services primarily for the distribution of IT equipment such as Laptops & miscellaneous equipment supporting Companies House hybrid employees in working from home. Majority of collections are locally delivered from the Cardiff office, for the delivery of desks, chairs, footstools and IT equipment. The service will also be used for other movements as detailed for example shipments to 'The National Archives'. We are looking at putting in a 4 year contract from between the 1/02/2024 - 1/03/2024. This contract is demand driven. No guarantees are made to the volume of deliveries that will be requested from the successful bidder. You will however be Companies House's exclusive courier. We forecast approximate volumes of 250 laptop/equipment deliveries and approximately 60 courier return trips. Approximately a 60/40 split between deliveries within South Wales and outside South Wales

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25e18827-aa79-4878-a95e-ba85f757f088
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450afee8-804e-428f-801a-de88b62234bc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPANIES HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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