Award

LPS CORP - Courier Service for the Lancashire Schools Library Service - LCC24475

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Nov 2023 at 15:20

Award Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2023 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has awarded a contract for a Courier Service for the Lancashire Schools Library Service. The contract is valued at £120,000 GBP and will be in effect from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2028. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on October 17, 2023. The courier service is classified under CPV code 64120000 for courier services and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The buyer is Lancashire County Council located in Preston, England.

This tender for the Courier Service creates opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the North West region of the United Kingdom. Businesses providing courier services or logistics solutions tailored for school environments would be well-suited to compete. The contract presents a chance for growth through a long-term commitment with a reputable public sector buyer like Lancashire County Council. Interested businesses should align their capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender document and showcase their capacity to deliver efficient and reliable courier services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CORP - Courier Service for the Lancashire Schools Library Service - LCC24475

Notice Description

A courier is required for use by the Lancashire School Library Service (SLS) to arrange for packages to be transferred to and from school locations throughout Lancashire. The volume and scope of delivery is variable dependant on the number of schools who subscribe to the service but as an average; 3000 items are delivered to more than 250 locations on an annual basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef2b43a7-8db8-4159-bbfd-ddaa828e6bfb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 Over 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVISECATCH LTD T/A ECOURIER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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