Award

APHA International Specialist Courier Service

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

06 Dec 2022 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has recently awarded a contract for the provision of specialist temperature-controlled courier services on a national basis. The contract, titled "APHA International Specialist Courier Service," was valued at £4,350,000 and awarded to Topspeed Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2022, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering courier services, particularly those with expertise in temperature-controlled logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, considering the emphasis on SME suitability. Companies operating in the courier services industry, especially those capable of providing services in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, should explore partnership possibilities with the Defra Network eTendering Portal for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

APHA International Specialist Courier Service

Notice Description

The award of a contract for the provision of specialist temperature-controlled courier services on a national basis to be available 7 days a week as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e2d34ca-d74b-4595-afd4-fb05b3301bdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bde7de8-8f0d-4296-8ad3-e3dc33ff5c8a
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
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,350,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 3-4 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

TOPSPEED

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