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Couriers CitySprint

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a selective procurement process for courier services under the project titled "Couriers CitySprint". This service is essential for supporting UKHSA's public health activities and obligations both domestically and globally. The procurement was carried out through a direct award from the CCS Framework RM6171, Lot 4, and resulted in a contract with Citysprint (UK) Limited. The initial contract period began on 30th April 2024 and was originally set for five months. A six-month extension has been executed, bringing the end date to 31st March 2025. The total value of this contract is £974,907, and it falls under the industry category described by the CPV code 64120000, which denotes courier services. While the procurement stage is currently complete, this contract represents a significant engagement for courier service providers.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses engaged in logistics and transportation, particularly those specialising in courier activities. Large-scale companies with the capability to operate within and beyond UK borders would find themselves well-suited to meet the demands of UKHSA's public health logistics requirements. By aligning with the service needs outlined in this procurement, businesses can leverage the framework agreements to expand their portfolio and secure future government contracts. The contract offers a method for service providers to showcase reliability and efficiency, potentially paving the way for extended collaboration opportunities within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Couriers CitySprint

Notice Description

Courier services to support UKHSA public health activities and obligations both within UK and globally. Additional information: The Authority entered into a five month contract with Citysprint (UK) Limited commencing 30/04/2025 for Courier services following a Direct Award via CCS Framework RM6171, Lot 4. The contract provided for a six month extension which was exercised extending the term to 31/03/2025 with the application of Regulations 72(1)(a).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f977bcb3-b2d4-4a63-908a-fbcd334b1eaf
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
£974,907 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£974,907 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Notices
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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