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Provision of Courier Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Courier Services," which falls under the courier services category (CPV code: 64120000). This selective tender was initiated to provide next day and same day courier services to cover all CQC offices, with the procurement period having ended on 7th May 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £300,000, commenced on 6th August 2019 and will conclude on 6th August 2021. The services covered are available across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those with the capability to manage a range of delivery needs on short notice. Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are agile and flexible in their service delivery would be especially well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, as the CQC actively looks to engage suppliers that can accommodate its logistical demands efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

For the provision of next day and same day courier services to cover all CQC offices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3dc21af-6b7d-4ffa-b522-f5a8cf013f92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039307a0-23ac-4efc-b340-d61184b0d72b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2019 - 7 Aug 2021 2-3 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP LTD TRADING AS PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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