Tender

Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Dec 2022 at 10:22

Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) is seeking an outsourced next day delivery distribution service for areas outside their fleet delivery range, predominantly in Kent. This procurement process, with the title "Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055", falls under the services category with a value of £7,500,000. The tender deadline is January 13, 2023, and the contract period starts on March 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender by Kent County Council offers an opportunity for businesses providing multi-modal courier services to enhance their growth prospects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. The focus on next day delivery services aligns well with businesses in the logistics and transportation industry. Companies interested in managing loading bay operations can also find this tender lucrative for their business expansion.

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Notice Title

Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055

Notice Description

KCS is seeking the provision of an outsourced next day delivery distribution solution to its customers outside of our own fleet delivery range which is primarily Kent. The provision is to also include the management of the loading bay operation for the required deliveries. Exact details of areas that will be serviced under this Contract will be advised and agreed between the parties' post award and may be amended (increased or reduced) during the life of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3997c1b-2bab-4944-b538-090028e4ee9c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)
Contact Name
Ian Day
Contact Email
csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1622476847

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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