Tender

Provision of the Courier Services for the British Embassy Madrid and Spain Network

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Jun 2020 at 13:08

TenderAmendment

03 Jun 2020 at 13:06

Tender

28 Jan 2020 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK has initiated a tender for the provision of Courier Services for the British Embassy in Madrid and the wider Spain Network. The procurement process was classified under the CPV code 64100000, which includes Post and courier services, and was open for interested parties. Although the tender was published on 28 January 2020 and was set to close on 11 March 2020, it has since been cancelled with no award made. The contract period was intended to run from 1 June 2020 to 31 May 2024.

This procurement opportunity may benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the courier and logistics industry. Interested businesses that excel in providing reliable delivery services across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. As public sector demands for courier services continue, opportunities for growth within this sector remain significant, especially for those capable of managing international logistics efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of the Courier Services for the British Embassy Madrid and Spain Network

Notice Description

Courier Services for the British Embassy Madrid and Spain Network Additional information: The tender has been cancelled. No award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74607cc8-c0da-4921-9e15-932da5d434b2
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 (below threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 31 May 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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