Award

Provision of Courier Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Oct 2018 at 11:08

Award Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2018 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking quotations for the provision of Courier Services for both the Corporation and the City of London Police. This procurement process falls within the services category and is classified under courier services (CPV: 64120000). The tender was published on 10 August 2018, and the tender period ended on 29 August 2018. The contract, valued at £70,000, will cover a period starting from 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2020, and involves both domestic and international deliveries from various sites in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those experienced in secure document handling and urgent deliveries. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as the procurement method is open, encouraging a competitive selection process. Businesses that can provide reliable same-day and overnight delivery options within the UK, as well as international shipping capabilities, are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

The City invites Quotations for the provision of Courier Services for the City of London Corporation and the City of London Police. This involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents, parcels including high value consignments both within London and UK and Europe and International. The services provider(s) will be required to collect from and deliver to any of the City of London Departments situated on various sites in and around London from Epping Forest and Port Health Authorities based in Tilbury & Manor way. Lot 1 - London and UK Urgent document and parcel deliveries 1) UK Same day 2) UK Overnight 3) UK 1-3 days Lot 2 - Europe and International 1) Europe - 1-3 days 2) International - 3-5 days

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2c17d20-e7d2-4f24-a606-9c75fd235f35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7437b18d-6f53-4ee1-b788-7706956e940e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 2-3 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Marina Pereira
Contact Email
marina.pereira@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 332 3744

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY SPRINT COURIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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