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APHA 2 Courier International Specialist

Animal and Plant Health Agency

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21 Aug 2024 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract titled "APHA 2 Courier International Specialist" for the provision of international courier services of animal samples. This contract falls under the courier services industry category, specifically postal services related to parcels. The procurement process was conducted using a single tender action procurement method, considered below the specified threshold. The contract, valued at £20,000, commenced on 1 April 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. The procurement initiation took place in the form of a tender, and the process is now in the award stage. The services will be carried out in London, United Kingdom, with relevant postal code SW1P 4DF.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive or specialised items such as animal samples. Although the suitability criteria indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not prioritised, businesses that have the capability to provide reliable and efficient international courier services can benefit greatly from this contract. PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP) was awarded the contract, underscoring the need for firms that can offer high-standard courier solutions to similar public sector buyers. This procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and establish future dealings with governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APHA 2 Courier International Specialist

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of international courier services of animal samples

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c8dfa2b-d069-41d9-b304-70585c86b630
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2574-7b76-4df1-873f-5c829b59f2c0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP)

Further Information

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