Award

ACRO Secure Courier Service

HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY

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07 Aug 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire Constabulary has completed the procurement process for the "ACRO Secure Courier Service", an international courier service falling under the post and courier services category. This contract, awarded to Citysprint (UK) Limited, covers services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is a result of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the term runs from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028, with a total value of £1,200,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of April 30, 2025, marking the completion of the tender initially announced for closure on February 7, 2025.

This procurement represents substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale courier service providers capable of managing international logistics. The awarded contract not only provides stable revenue over a three-year period but also allows the winning supplier to solidify relationships with law enforcement agencies. Businesses with a strong track record in secure and efficient courier services in the public sector and those capable of adhering to rigorous compliance standards are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ACRO Secure Courier Service

Notice Description

Provision of international secure courier service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87da82ed-58de-4b8e-87d7-3992458fe151
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efacc442-e3f1-4d54-b9fd-bef9e6c6bafd
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9SJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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