Award

Provision of Courier Services

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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Award

23 Sep 2025 at 09:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of courier services, valued at £250,000, to Royal Mail Group Limited. This Contract Award Notice pertains to services focusing on next-day and same-day collection and delivery for office and home workers across England. The procurement process was conducted under the CCS Courier and Specialist Movements Agreement (RM6171), specifically Lot 1 for Collection and Delivery. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 26th August 2025 to 6th August 2028, spanning a total of 36 months. The planning, tender, and award stages are now marked as complete.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in courier services, especially those capable of providing efficient logistical solutions for time-sensitive deliveries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with systems to manage both bulk and individual shipments would find this contract particularly suitable. By securing opportunities within public sector contracts such as these, companies can enhance their portfolio, building reputation and presence in the industry. The selective procurement approach indicates a need for competitive offerings, ideally from businesses with experience under framework agreements or those looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires Courier services for next day and same day office and home workers collection and delivery. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Courier and Specialist Movements Agreement (RM6171), Lot 1 - Collection and Delivery, following the Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b68ad26f-d252-44b9-8c6d-5743e5f50606
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d820e9c5-cf07-4d1d-bd9b-a126784612f2
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2028 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
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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