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DFE Courier Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for its Courier Services, which amounted to a total value of £150,000. This call-off contract falls under the services category and was operational from 17th February 2020 until 16th February 2021. The procurement method adopted was selective, sourcing suppliers from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 10th January 2020, and delivery is expected across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other oversees territories.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a key governmental entity. Suppliers capable of providing reliable and efficient courier services across the specified delivery locations would be well-suited to participate in future tenders. This contract reflects a demand for scalable solutions that can meet diverse delivery requirements, thus offering avenues for growth in this competitive industry.

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Notice Title

DFE Courier Services

Notice Description

Call Off contract for DFE's use of Courier Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7c39f4a-de04-4701-a9d4-343485514fea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4725ccdc-b532-46b2-a3a7-fc46b60833f7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2021 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

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