Award

Courier Services

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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04 Mar 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator in Brighton, England, has completed a procurement process for courier services, awarding the contract to CitySprint UK Limited. This tender falls under the services category, specifically postal and telecommunications services, with the delivery primarily within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement, and the process reached the award stage on 7th January 2026. The contract commences on 16th February 2026, with an initial duration of 12 months and the option to extend by three additional 12-month periods. Valued at £300,000, this agreement encompasses these potential extensions.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in postal and courier services. With the focus on efficient service delivery within the South East region, businesses that are adaptable and innovative in logistics solutions can find substantial opportunities. The contract is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its emphasis on suitability for such organisations, thereby promoting competitive advantages for those capable of leveraging a contract of this scale and scope. Large firms, such as CitySprint UK Limited, may also find this contract beneficial for expanding their service footprint in the region.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision of Courier Services to The Pensions Regulator. Please note that this contract has an initial term of 12 months and includes 3 x 12 month optional extensions beyond this. The contract value shown on this notice is inclusive of these extension options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-364b4931-063c-4dfc-a463-51be95bd7fe4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd16b200-032d-4b76-aafc-00d18c1adbd2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications 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
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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