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Courier Service

CPS

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22 Oct 2018 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, acting as the contracting authority, which sought a nationwide courier service titled "Courier Service". This service focuses on both 'Same Day' and 'Next Day' deliveries for various items and documents, with a total contract value of £5 million. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 6th August 2018. The contract, awarded on 8th October 2018, is set to commence on 1st November 2018 and will run until 31st October 2020, covering multiple delivery locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for logistics and courier service providers looking to expand their operations, especially those capable of managing nationwide deliveries. Companies that specialise in fast-paced, reliable logistics solutions would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As this contract will influence delivery standards and expectations, expertise in managing both urgent and scheduled courier requirements will be essential for any potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Courier Service

Notice Description

The provision of a 'Same Day' and 'Next Day' nationwide courier service for the collection and delivery of a range of documents, parcels and other items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97467a94-5562-4a65-8822-d220c1757435
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 2-3 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
CPS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dpu@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
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 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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