Award

Defra General Courier Service

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

16 Mar 2023 at 14:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for general courier services to Citysprint. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 29th April 2023 to 28th April 2026. The award value is £1,050,000 with the contract now active.

This tender for courier services presents an opportunity for businesses in the post and courier services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs. The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Bristol, England, managed the procurement process to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra General Courier Service

Notice Description

Awarded contract for Defra Courier Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99ebc3b7-af4d-44cc-af67-a1f785f82968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6563eba-0d05-4c73-a032-de589df2a2bd
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2026 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

Further Information

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