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Contract award notice for the provision of courier services

FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE

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19 Jan 2022 at 16:19

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19 Jan 2022 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Ombudsman Service has successfully awarded a contract titled "Contract award notice for the provision of courier services" with a value of £40,000 excluding VAT. This contract, classified under the CPV category for courier services, is a three-year agreement starting from 24th January 2022 to 23rd January 2025, with an option for an additional year. The procurement process was executed through a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 7th July 2021, and the primary delivery location is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide flexible, ad hoc solutions. Competitors should focus on demonstrating their operational capacity, reliability, and ability to meet the diverse needs of clients like the Financial Ombudsman Service. With an active contract now in place, businesses in this field should consider future tenders that may arise as the needs of the contracting authority evolve.

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Notice Title

Contract award notice for the provision of courier services

Notice Description

This notice is to advice that the Financial Ombudsman Service has awarded a 3 + 1 year contract to CitySprint (UK) Limited for the provision of ad hoc courier services at a value of PS40,000 excl Vat

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6f5e096-d695-4b46-a722-d44c905f6943
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2022 - 23 Jan 2025 3-4 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
FINANCIAL OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Contact Name
Sheree Jones
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@financial-ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 9SR
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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