Award

Award of Contract - HO Courier Services

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 May 2025 at 14:49

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Award of Contract - HO Courier Services", which encompasses a range of delivery options such as secure same day deliveries, timed next day deliveries, and international services. The industry category for this contract is courier services, classified under CPV 64120000. The procurement, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, followed a selective method and is valued at £2,000,000. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2025 and will extend until 31st March 2027, covering deliveries to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and worldwide destinations. This stage of the procurement, as marked by an award update, highlights the successful selection and announcement of City Sprint Ltd as the supplier, effective from 25th April 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the courier services industry, especially those capable of delivering a broad spectrum of services both domestically and internationally. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes due to the nature of the call-off framework agreement, providing them with a platform to expand their service offerings and customer base. Engaging in such contracts can significantly spur growth within small and medium-sized enterprises, enabling them to enhance their logistical capabilities and operational reach.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Award of Contract - HO Courier Services

Notice Description

HO Courier Services incorporating the following delivery options: -Secure Same Day Deliveries -Same Day Deliveries -Timed Next Day Deliveries -Economy Deliveries (within one week) -International Deliveries -Additional courier/transport services (bulk delivery & transport)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c1abbf2-d5ae-44d6-8a31-f6fa410fc103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bbbfa0-7c2c-4fd8-8711-337e6aebb188
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY SPRINT

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5c1abbf2-d5ae-44d6-8a31-f6fa410fc103-2025-05-30T15:49:32+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-30T15:49:32+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-5c1abbf2-d5ae-44d6-8a31-f6fa410fc103",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_415897/1472716",
        "title": "Award of Contract - HO Courier Services",
        "description": "HO Courier Services incorporating the following delivery options: -Secure Same Day Deliveries -Same Day Deliveries -Timed Next Day Deliveries -Economy Deliveries (within one week) -International Deliveries -Additional courier/transport services (bulk delivery & transport)",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "64120000",
            "description": "Courier services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 2000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-02-03T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-283025",
            "name": "Home Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Home Office"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Marsham Street",
                "locality": "london",
                "postalCode": "SW1P 4DF",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tom.kimpton@homeoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-315881",
            "name": "City Sprint Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "City Sprint Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Red Central, 60 High Street, Redhill, RH1 1SH"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-283025",
        "name": "Home Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-5c1abbf2-d5ae-44d6-8a31-f6fa410fc103-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-04-25T12:56:33+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 2000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-315881",
                    "name": "City Sprint Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1bbbfa0-7c2c-4fd8-8711-337e6aebb188",
                    "datePublished": "2025-04-25T12:56:33+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en",
                    "dateModified": "2025-05-30T15:49:32+01:00"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68f4dda1-25d3-4241-91d8-32a245277e71",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}