Tender

Specialist Courier Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

16 Oct 2017 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2017 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service, aiming to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for Specialist Courier Services. This open tender, identified as RM3799, will be utilised by various UK public sector bodies, including NHS bodies, local authorities, and central government departments. The tender period is expected to close on 26th May 2017, with a contract duration of three years starting from 9th August 2017, and a possible one-year extension thereafter. The total estimated value of this framework is £400 million, and it encompasses services across the UK as well as international delivery, including regions such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in logistics, courier services, and associated transport solutions. Companies that can proficiently manage large-scale operations and deliver across diverse geographical areas will find themselves well-positioned to compete for one or more of the seven individual lots under this framework. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, providing a chance for smaller providers to expand their business capabilities and participate in government contracts, thereby fostering growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Courier Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) is putting in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 of the Contract Notice (provided as an attachment), and any future successors to these organisations, which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. This Procurement will establish a multi Supplier public sector Framework Agreement for the purchase of Specialist Courier Services. The Framework Agreement shall comprise of 7 individual Lots. The Authority reserves the right for Contracting Authorities to hold an electronic auction during further competition prior to an award of a contract. The Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of three (3) years; the Authority may extend the duration of the Framework Agreement for any period up to a maximum of one (1) year. Potential Providers have the opportunity to bid for one, all or any combination of the Lots. THIS IS AN EXTRACT ONLY. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAREFULLY AND FULLY READ THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE CONTRACT NOTICE, WHICH HAS BEEN PROVIDED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS NOTICE. Additional information: Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 2 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, as amended (implementing Title II, Chapter III, Section 3, Subsection i of Directive 2014/24/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council), on the basis of information provided in response to an Invitation to Tender ('ITT'). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Authority's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this Procurement, Potential Providers must first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https:// gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at http://ccs.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk . Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the Potential Provider; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The Authority will process the email and then enable the Potential Provider to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Responses must be published by the date in IV.2.2. of the Contract Notice. Cyber Essentials is mandatory for Central Government Contracts which involve handling personal information and providing certain ICT products and services. IMPORTANT NOTES: a)Values are estimates only: suppliers are not guaranteed business via this Framework Agreement. b) The Authority has the option to extend up to a maximum of 1 year beyond the stated contract end date. THIS IS AN EXTRACT ONLY. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CAREFULLY AND FULLY READ THE MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE CONTRACT NOTICE, WHICH HAS BEEN PROVIDED AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THIS NOTICE.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-353d8c47-545d-4b1a-bc90-7a2cf3fa3958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8181f1-70cd-46eb-82f4-8e5448ebce76
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Aug 2017 - 9 Aug 2020 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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