Tender

Courier Services & Cargo Bikes

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 11:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has initiated a public procurement process for "Courier Services & Cargo Bikes," aimed at providing courier services for both the City of London Corporation and the City of London Police. This includes secure collection and delivery of documents and parcels, including high-value consignments, across sites such as Barbican Library, Artizan Street Library and Community Centre, and Shoe Lane Library. The services are required domestically within London, the UK, as well as Europe and internationally. The tender process is currently active, following an open procurement method, with submissions due by 17 February 2025. The contract is set to begin on 7 April 2025 and will end on 31 March 2028, with a total contract value estimated at £250,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the courier services sector, particularly those capable of handling sensitive and high-value consignments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply. Companies with a focus on secure logistics and expansive delivery networks, both domestically and internationally, will find this contract suitable. Additionally, this tender could help businesses enhance their portfolios by delivering services for renowned institutions such as the City of London Corporation and the City of London Police, further establishing credibility and potentially leading to future contracts within this niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Services & Cargo Bikes

Notice Description

The provision of Courier services for both the City of London Corporation and City of London Police. This involves the secure collection and delivery of documents, sensitive documents, and parcels, including high-value consignments. Sites include Barbican Library, Artizan Street Library and Community Centre, and Shoe Lane Library. The services encompass both domestic and international deliveries within London, the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-754119db-ed37-414f-94da-36bcff3488b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a26b7cfd-f4d2-47e6-bbf4-3b0934017104
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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