Planning

Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

19 Jan 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has initiated a planning stage tender with the title "Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions". The procurement process aims to establish a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for these services to be used by various UK public sector bodies. The budget allocated for this procurement spans multiple years, starting from 2025. The tender is classified under the CPV code 15991000 for tobacco goods and offers business opportunities for a wide range of services including international movements, storage, transport, and courier solutions.

This open procedure tender has a contract value of £1 billion GBP and is suitable for SMEs. The tender is expected to be published for future notice on January 24, 2025, with a contract period starting in August 2025 and lasting till August 2029. Businesses in industries related to logistics, storage, transport, and courier services, amongst others, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity provided by the Crown Commercial Service.

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Notice Title

Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Third Sector and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions required by UK Central Government Departments. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3. Additional information: It is the intention that this procurement will be constructed into Lots. Key service elements will be: - International movements, storage and inbound freight services - Customs clearance - Receipt and quality checking of goods - Kitting and co packing (including automation) - Storage including pick and pack - Transport & distribution - Courier services including, secure services, same day and overnight movements - Collection and delivery of specimens, samples, pharmaceutical and controlled drugs - Secure collection and storage of examination papers - Repacking, recycling/disposal, destruction and resale - Collection, delivery and disposal of firearms and explosives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93437ccf-36b2-47a0-a379-94b9a2936667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff245e1-2f9f-4617-9723-b33f5e95d9e2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

15991000 - Tobacco goods

24000000 - Chemical products

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

39241100 - Knives

42961400 - Dispatch system

42965100 - Warehouse management system

42998000 - Pallet-picking system

43411000 - Sorting and screening machines

44143000 - Pallets

44423300 - Goods-handling equipment

44613300 - Standard freight containers

44613400 - Storage containers

44614300 - Container storage system

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

48311100 - Document management system

48720000 - Bar coding software package

48921000 - Automation system

50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64100000 - Post and courier services

70122100 - Land sale services

70123000 - Sale of real estate

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71900000 - Laboratory services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79957000 - Auction organisation services

79991000 - Stock-control services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

92512100 - Archive destruction services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 10 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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