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Records Management Courier Service

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for a "Records Management Courier Service" to Citysprint (UK) Limited under the Crown Commercial Services Courier and Specialist Movements Framework (RM6171). The contract, classified under the courier services industry (CPV code 64120000), is set to commence on 3 January 2025 and will end on 2 January 2026, with an option for a one-year extension. This contract is structured as a selective procurement method and was awarded on 20 December 2024. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with key dates including the tender deadline on 6 December 2024.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to the suitability criteria set by Kent County Council. The structured nature of this contract under a framework agreement ensures a stable revenue stream for the winning bidder. Businesses with a strong track record in providing reliable courier services, especially those capable of servicing the specified region efficiently, are well-suited to this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Records Management Courier Service

Notice Description

Records Management Courier Service Additional information: This Contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Courier and Specialist Movements Framework (RM6171). There is an option to extend the contract for a further year, to 2 January 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e583387c-0f20-4c1f-8791-23cf9a6bff60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717bc944-e00b-4f34-8596-2f949185f1df
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 6-12 months
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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