Award

Courier service

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

08 Nov 2021 at 15:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade, which is based in London, engaging in a tender for a courier service. The tender is classified under post and courier services, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender through a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2021, leading to the contract period starting from 11th October 2021 and ending on 15th October 2021. The contract was awarded to City Sprint, with the award date being 8th October 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in courier and logistics services, especially those capable of providing rapid and reliable delivery solutions. With the Department for International Trade’s focus on efficient service delivery, companies that are well-suited include both established larger firms and agile smaller companies that can meet the specific service requirements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's market presence and contribute to growth by building a stable relationship with a government buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier service

Notice Description

Courier service the actual start date is 01/09/2019 and it has been published with this date due to system issues. This will be amended as soon as the issue is resolved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6b5dc03-aea8-4c27-b4d6-8011368f9209
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40eb3dea-9bbb-477d-981f-8642d1beb28f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 30 days
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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateservices@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITY SPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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