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AwardUpdate

17 Jan 2025 at 10:37

Award

09 Sep 2021 at 22:45

Tender

29 Jan 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for courier and specialist movement services under the title "Courier and Specialist Movements." This agreement includes services such as collection and delivery, secure services, and specialized movements, and is intended to be used by central government departments and various UK public sector bodies. The contract covers the period from 10th August 2021 to 10th February 2026 and has an estimated value of up to £2 billion. The procurement process has proceeded to the award stage, where the list of successful suppliers has been published. Other important dates include the contract signing on 10th August 2021.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses that offer courier and specialist logistics services, particularly those that adhere to high security standards and are capable of handling a diverse range of items from documents to specialized equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as large-scale logistics providers, have been awarded contracts, opening doors for expansion and collaboration within the public sector. The framework's comprehensive lifecycle, various lots, and high financial ceiling offer long-term engagement opportunities, making it an attractive proposition for companies seeking to grow their footprint in highly regulated environments.

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Notice Title

Courier and Specialist Movements

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for the provision of Courier and Specialist Movements to be utilised by central government departments and all other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, devolved administrations and charities. This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all courier and specialist movements required by UK public sector bodies, which include central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, charities and devolved administrations. The duration of the framework agreement is four (4) years with the option to enable customers to let a call-off agreement that may extend beyond the life of the framework agreement.

Lot Information

Collection and Delivery

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for the provision of Courier and Specialist Movements to be utilised by central government departments and all other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, devolved administrations and charities. This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all courier and specialist movements required by UK public sector bodies, which include central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, charities and devolved administrations.

Secure Services

Secure Collection and Delivery of items including but not limited to; art work, museum artifacts, documents, mobile phones, pallets and bulk movements. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS150000000 to PS350000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 Months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 10 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination and Test Papers and Materials

The secure collection, delivery and storage of examination, test papers and materials. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS50000000 to PS75000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 8 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Managed Service for Specialist Movements

A managed service for the collection and delivery of items including but not limited to; samples, specimens, controlled drugs, pharmaceutical drugs, documents, medical supplies and medical equipment. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS365000000 to PS500000000 Additional information: The Framework term will be for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 15 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Managed Service for Explosive Substances (Class 1), Firearms and Weapons

Managed Service for the collection, delivery, transportation and disposal of explosive substances and articles (UN Class 1) including but not limited to; ammunition, firearms, weapons and knives. The estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS35000000 to PS100000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 10 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Managed Service for Asset Recovery

A Managed service for asset recovery including the collection, delivery and auctioning of high value items ,vehicle, land and property. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS200000000 to PS400000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028ec6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001629-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

22 - Printed matter and related products

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

15991000 - Tobacco goods

18500000 - Jewellery, watches and related articles

22832000 - Exercise papers

24600000 - Explosives

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33141510 - Blood products

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

33192000 - Medical furniture

33199000 - Medical clothing

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33620000 - Medicinal products for the blood, blood-forming organs and the cardiovascular system

33651000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines

33651600 - Vaccines

33680000 - Pharmaceutical articles

33698000 - Clinical products

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

33741300 - Hand sanitizer

33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

35200000 - Police equipment

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons

35320000 - Firearms

35321000 - Light firearms

35330000 - Ammunition

35331000 - Ammunition for firearms and warfare

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

39241100 - Knives

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60161000 - Parcel transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services

63121100 - Storage services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

70122100 - Land sale services

70123000 - Sale of real estate

70123100 - Sale of residential real estate

70123200 - Sale of non-residential estate

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75220000 - Defence services

75221000 - Military defence services

75241100 - Police services

75251000 - Fire-brigade services

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

79957000 - Auction organisation services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products

90511400 - Paper collecting services

90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services

90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£2,250,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2021 - 10 Feb 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

Addison Lee Limited

CTS GB Ltd

CitySprint (UK) Ltd

Crown Couriers Limited

DG GLOBAL FORWARDING UK LTD

DX Network Services Limited

Delivery Direct Logistics Limited

ERS Transition Ltd

Handilogistics (Ayrshire) Ltd

Inter City Couriers Limited

John Pye & Sons Limited

Kuehne + Nagel Limited

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The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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