Award

Courier Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 12:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of Domestic and International Courier Services under a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework (RM6171). The procurement, classified under the Post and Courier Services industry category (CPV: 64100000), was conducted through a selective process, resulting in CitySprint (UK) Limited securing the contract. The services are divided into two lots catering to the Post Room and the Exams Office, with the contract valued at £300,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2029. The primary service region for delivery is the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in courier and logistics, particularly those offering services orientated towards handling bulk shipments and secure delivery requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in domestic, same-day, and international delivery solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their client base and ensuring stable revenue streams over the four-year contractual period. The contract's alignment with a prestigious institution such as the University of Southampton also adds to the credibility and appeal for potential subcontracting partnerships within the courier service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

The requirements under this call-off contract are for the appointed supplier to provide Domestic and International Courier Services. This Further Competition was divided into Lot 1- Post Room and Lot 2 - Exams Office. Services under the scope of Lot 1 - Post Room will cover domestic, same-day and international courier services to support the University's routine business operations. Services under the scope of Lot 2 - Exams Office will cover domestic, same-day and international courier services, as well as the processing of bulk shipments to support the Exams Office with the mass document production of award certificates and ad-hoc documentation. This is a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service Framework - Courier and Specialist Movements (RM6171) Lot 1 - Collection and Delivery and Lot 3: Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination and Test Papers and Materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba4b0ba-43b1-4dd7-84f1-ca6c7150211f
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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