Tender

UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK & Ireland Examinations

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

09 May 2023 at 10:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, located in London, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process titled "UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK & Ireland Examinations" within the services industry category. The procurement method for this open procedure (above threshold) involves the provision of courier services for the collection, storage, delivery, and return of exam material over a contract period starting from July 17, 2023, to July 16, 2025. The tender period ends on June 8, 2023, specifying a deadline for submission.

This tender by the British Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to enter the bidding process. Businesses capable of providing secure and efficient courier services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract offers the potential for a two-year service provision with the possibility of extension, creating a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in courier services within the United Kingdom and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK & Ireland Examinations

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) document invites suppliers to bid for the provision of courier services for collection, secure storage, delivery and return of exam material for two years, with potential extension for an additional year. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) document invites suppliers to bid for the provision of courier services for collection, secure storage, delivery and return of exam material for two years, with potential extension for an additional year. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cd7a06-73e7-41fa-86ae-d006ec07b8c8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2025 2-3 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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