Tender

Mobility Aids Courier Services

BRITISH RED CROSS

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Tender

09 Jun 2017 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Red Cross is currently inviting tenders for the provision of Mobility Aids Courier Services, valued at £20,000, under an open procurement method. The contract will be awarded for a duration of 24 months, commencing on 1st August 2017 and concluding on 31st July 2019. This tender is specific to the courier services industry, including the collection and delivery of mobility aids such as wheelchairs and commodes, with a procurement period that ends on 29th June 2017. The services are required on an ad hoc basis, primarily focusing on locations within the South East region of the United Kingdom, including London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for courier and logistics businesses, particularly those with experience in handling medical supplies and mobility aids. Service providers that offer robust logistics solutions, including appropriate packaging and proof of delivery mechanisms, may find themselves well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capabilities to manage agile and responsive courier services are especially encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobility Aids Courier Services

Notice Description

Red Cross wishes to establish a Contract with a suitably experienced, qualified and resourced Supplier for the provision of Courier Services "the Services", the Services shall be required on an ad hoc basis throughout the Contract Duration. The Services that are within the scope of this Contract include, but are not limited to: * Courier service for mobility aids (wheelchairs and commodes) and associated goods; * Option of the provision of suitable packaging for wheelchairs and commodes; * Collection and delivery of wheelchairs and commodes; * Proof of Delivery (Signed For); and * Support services including manned help desk and account management. The Contract shall be awarded for a duration of 24 months from the agreed Contract Start Date. The Supplier shall be responsible for the courier requirements of the Mobility Aids functions within Red Cross detailed within this RFQ Document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6f0022-27d8-4a0f-8750-7308c5b8d538
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
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

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 1-2 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 RED CROSS
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
ssc@redcross.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450547311

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1EA
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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