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STA-0098 DFE/GQL/003 GQ Logistics Services 2017-18

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "STA-0098 DFE/GQL/003 GQ Logistics Services 2017-18" is issued by the Department for Education located in Coventry, England. This tender is classified under the courier services industry and is currently complete. The contract, awarded on 1st November 2016, has a total value of £9 million and is set to conclude on 31st August 2018. The procurement method utilised is selective, with the details indicating a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th November 2016, and the annual volume includes the collection and delivery of 800,000 to 900,000 packages associated with various academic qualifications during the peak period of May to June each year.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to provide logistics and courier services. Businesses specialising in tracked delivery systems, customer service support, and package management would be especially well-suited to compete. The requirement for a helpdesk and web booking service presents additional avenues for innovation in service delivery, ensuring efficient operations within the educational sector during critical examination periods.

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Notice Title

STA-0098 DFE/GQL/003 GQ Logistics Services 2017-18

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is the provision of tracked and traced overnight courier services for the collection of packages of completed examination scripts from centres in England and their delivery to either residential markers or scanning bureaus, as requested by the Awarding Organisations. The supplier must provide a helpdesk and web booking service for centres to request collection slots. The number of packages collected annually ranges from 800k-900k, with the majority resulting from the General Qualifications Summer Series that runs May-June each year. Qualifications within the scope of this service include GCSEs, AS Levels, A Levels, BTECs, Functional Skills and others that meet the criteria. Additional information: The initial term was to 31/08/2017 but the option to extend was taken so the effective end date is 31/08/2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b5cb33-1523-4f6f-a0bf-cd80f56a6c4d
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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

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