Tender

Provision of Courier Services

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2020 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Courier Services" over a four-year period, with the contract starting on 26 March 2021 and concluding on 25 March 2025. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as post and courier services (CPV code 64100000). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method allowing for broad participation. The deadline for submissions is set for 8 January 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and delivery services, particularly those able to cater to the diverse geographical delivery addresses including the UK and European territories. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that the procurement is suitable for their participation. Companies that demonstrate reliability and efficiency in service delivery will have a strong advantage in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Courier Services

Notice Description

Provision of a Courier service for a four (4) year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91deace-4066-45ea-b3bc-c088ea02bab7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Chris Dobson
Contact Email
dobsonc@rbfrs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1189384740

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

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