Tender

SSA_2024_SSA COURIER FRAMEWORK SERVICES

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting bids for the SSA Courier Framework Services, aimed at obtaining efficient and effective business courier services for its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. This tender, categorised under courier services (CPV 64120000), encompasses international and local courier services across 20 countries, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and more. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure method. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 26th September 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2029.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services to expand their footprint across a diverse geographical region and increase their market share. Ideal candidates would be SMEs with proven expertise in delivering high-standard, cost-effective courier services. By successfully competing for this contract, businesses can establish a long-term partnership with the British Council, benefiting from consistency and the potential for substantial revenue over the five-year contract duration. Small and medium enterprises that can demonstrate value for money, efficiency, and reliability will find this opportunity particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSA_2024_SSA COURIER FRAMEWORK SERVICES

Notice Description

7.1 Introduction and background to the tender This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19225e4f-6299-458c-8367-6c7d892a4a78
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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