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Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2022 at 14:58

Award Notice
Award

04 Jul 2022 at 12:25

Award Notice
Tender

20 Apr 2022 at 12:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has awarded a contract for the Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics, valued at £100,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 6th June 2022. The contract period spans from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2026. The contract was split into 3 LOTs covering UK Collection and Delivery, International Collection and Delivery, and Specialist Items Logistics Services, creating opportunities for businesses in the post and courier services industry.

This tender by Kent County Council offers promising opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide courier services and specialist logistics. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering secure and efficient delivery services within the UK and internationally, as well as specialised logistics for healthcare, dangerous goods, and high-value items. The buyer, Kent County Council, followed an open procurement approach, providing a fair chance for smaller businesses to participate in the contract and grow their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 LOTs: LOT 1 - UK Collection and Delivery LOT 1 covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Same day delivery * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Transportation of examination papers and related documents * Secure storage facility * Full managed service LOT 2 - International Collection and Delivery LOT 2 covers international collection and delivery services documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Full managed service LOT 3 - Specialist Items Logistics Services LOT 3 covers a full managed service for the collection, storage, and delivery for specialist items, including but not limited to: * Healthcare o Medical Controlled Drugs o Medical equipment o Pathogens o Infectious and non-infectious substances o Specimen transportation * High security data and equipment * Dangerous Goods o Class 1 - Explosives o Class 2 - Gases o Class 3 - Flammable liquids o Class 4 - Flammable solids o Class 5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides o Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances o Class 7 - Radioactive material o Class 8 - Corrosives o Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82093697-f4f2-4a05-8442-251a91334d9a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2d97-e5ab-468b-8269-23cf2e2231d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 4-5 years
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
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

BDR Group Limited

Abzorb Group Ltd

CAE Technology Services Limited

Phoenix Software

Gamma Telecom Ltd

8x8 UK Limited

Sota Solutions Limited

Tel Group Ltd

Gradwell Communication Ltd

Avian

BHA Couriers LTD

InPost Distribution Limited

Granby Marketing Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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