Award

Courier Services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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Award

09 Jul 2018 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students is seeking a provider for Courier Services, a contract valued at £14,400, through a selective procurement method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has concluded, with the contract awarded to Wallington Cars & Couriers Limited on 5th July 2018. The contract period commences on 20th July 2018 and extends until 19th July 2022. Delivery addresses for this service include various locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, with the process initiated as of 9th July 2018.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in logistics and courier services. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong operational capability in providing efficient delivery services across a broad geographical area would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, enabling growth in the public services sector.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

Contract for Courier Services for the Office for Students

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df193e8c-28a1-4cfd-9ba5-e3b031a06788
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d69d8ce-c6b7-4d43-ab0a-68e94c5ce6d0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2018 - 19 Jul 2022 4-5 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
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
Suzanna Hinnell
Contact Email
suzanna.hinnell@officeforstudents.org.uk
Contact Phone
0117 931 7006

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QD
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WALLINGTON CARS & COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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