Tender

Provision of Courier Services (1)

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Mar 2021 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking proposals for the provision of courier services under an open procurement process titled "Provision of Courier Services (1)". This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on post and courier services, and is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23 March 2021, and submissions must be received by 20 April 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2021 and will extend for a duration of five years. The estimated contract value is £55,000, with a minimum value of £30,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sectors to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide courier services are particularly well-suited to compete, as this contract specifically encourages their participation. Interested companies should be prepared to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable courier services over the five-year contract period, ensuring they can meet the needs of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services (1)

Notice Description

Provision of a Courier service for a five (5) year period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d254a638-5cba-42e3-863d-5c4ec8e11934
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c58dd-6c1e-4035-983d-674452e2561f
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

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