Award

Courier Service

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

13 Nov 2024 at 14:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for a decontamination courier service, awarding the contract to Cook Industries Ltd. The process, classified under Courier Services (CPV code 64120000), was conducted through a direct single tender action below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £32,500, covers the period from 11th October 2024 to 16th October 2025. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The final award was published on 13th November 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in courier services. The completion of this tender underscores the potential for similar businesses to compete in streamlined procurement processes with local universities and other public institutions. Suitable businesses would be those that can offer reliable and specialised decontamination courier services, as well as the capacity to fulfil contracts within specified regional areas. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, especially within educational institutions, will find similar procurements to be beneficial stepping stones for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier Service

Notice Description

Decontamination Courier Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd9e6d5c-2e87-48f9-9fbc-07142b3b4a5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34ca5fa-d2a5-4236-8c15-342eb9848deb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2025 1-2 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
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOK INDUSTRIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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