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STA-0098 DFE/NCT/003 NCT Logistics Services 2017-18

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 Mar 2018 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "STA-0098 DFE/NCT/003 NCT Logistics Services 2017-18" was conducted by the Department For Education, with a focus on courier services for delivering Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Phonics Screening Check materials to schools across the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide Ltd, is valued at £600,000 and was initiated under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27 January 2017 and concluded on 31 August 2018, following an initial term that was extended from the original end date of 31 August 2017. The tender period ended on 20 January 2017.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with capabilities in managing large-volume, tracked deliveries to educational institutions. Companies with expertise in same-day delivery options may find a competitive edge, especially those capable of handling urgent requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they often possess the agility and customer service focus that can cater effectively to the needs of clients in the education sector.

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Notice Title

STA-0098 DFE/NCT/003 NCT Logistics Services 2017-18

Notice Description

The primary purpose of this contract is the provision of tracked and traced overnight courier services for the delivery of consignments of Key stage 1, key stage 2 and Phonics Screening Check materials to schools for the annual national curriculum assessments. The courier must work with the STA's collation supplier to plan the collection of the consignments and ensure each batch is delivered within its nominated delivery week without loss or damage. There will be in the region of 31k cartons to deliver to 16k schools for Key stage 1, 37k cartons to deliver to 15.5k schools for Key stage 2, and around 16.5k carton to deliver to 16k schools for the Phonics Screening Check. The supplier must also be able to provide a same day delivery service to support short notice deliveries to Key stage 2 schools. Additional information: The initial term was to 31/08/2017 but the option to extend was taken so the effective end date is 31/08/2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f8f42d2-0035-4e78-8206-6d1d2cf27713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388bb4fe-f24a-4554-b4f3-6493891fdd91
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.bryan@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

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