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Provision of Courier Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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03 Sep 2024 at 07:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Courier Services" in the post and courier services industry. Located in Newport, Wales, the contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd September 2024 and the contract period from 22nd September 2024 to 21st September 2025. The contract, valued at £40,000, has been awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide (based in London).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, given the eligibility criteria and streamlined procurement method employed by the ONS. Winning such contracts can provide an excellent platform for business growth by establishing and strengthening relationships with major governmental bodies, thereby bolstering the service portfolio and enhancing business credibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7348af5a-252e-483c-9502-a7f762208805
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a89de6-04f9-4c84-97fc-37e9476ef1a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Jay Crawley
Contact Email
jay.crawley@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01633 651828 ext 1828

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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