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EHRC 2526-21 Courier Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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08 May 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has completed a procurement process for courier services across England, Scotland, and Wales. The awarded tender, titled "EHRC 2526-21 Courier Services," was a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6171 Framework. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 64120000 for courier services, was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £24,000, commences on 10th February 2026 and concludes on 9th February 2028. Initially, the tender period concluded on 9th January 2026, with the award to Citysprint Ltd being published on 8th May 2026.

This tender provides a strategic opportunity for businesses engaged in courier and specialist movement services to expand within the UK market, specifically targeting regions across England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement's suitability criteria were open to SMEs but not tailored for VCSEs, indicating an advantageous position for small to medium enterprises to participate. By fulfilling a vital logistics need, businesses gain the potential to secure long-term contracts and enhance their presence in public sector procurement through partnerships like those offered by the EHRC framework agreements.

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Notice Title

EHRC 2526-21 Courier Services

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of courier services across England, Scotland and Wales. This is a further competition under Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the Crown Commercial Services RM6171 Courier and Specialist Movements Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9d2b312-f68f-4565-9ef0-291a27703177
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed00e881-a300-49e6-b24e-9fd087828aa4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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