Award

PR2256 - Provision of Courier and Specialist Movements

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 11:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has awarded a contract titled "PR2256 - Provision of Courier and Specialist Movements." The contract falls under the industry category of courier services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the main contract period spanning from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The contract value is GBP 12,000, and the procurement method was a direct award. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19th March 2025 and the award being published on 1st April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The awarded contract suggests a preference for businesses with the capability to handle specialist movements, aligning with the needs of the PHSO. Companies experienced in efficient and reliable courier services across England would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future, fostering business growth and expanding their client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR2256 - Provision of Courier and Specialist Movements

Notice Description

Provision of Courier and Specialist Movements for PHSO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a706a94-275d-4b59-9e0c-b633d98c662f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bb88a75-8547-426f-b126-87988a163657
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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