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Courier Services for Public Libraries in Nottinghamshire

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2021 at 11:09

Tender

01 Jul 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Courier Services for Public Libraries in Nottinghamshire, which will serve internal office mail and messenger services. This procurement process is currently active and takes place under an open procedure. The contract duration is set for 3 years and 3 months, commencing from 1st January 2022, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The deadline for submitting tenders is 2nd August 2021, and the location pertains to various library service points across the County of Nottinghamshire, excluding the City of Nottingham.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for courier and logistical service providers, particularly those specialising in book and material transport for libraries. Businesses adept in managing delivery services, especially with experience in public sector contracts and adherence to operational regulations, will find this procurement suitable. The tender also offers potential for growth as the chosen provider will engage in ongoing collaboration with a local authority, thereby enhancing their profile within the community and potentially leading to more public service contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Courier Services for Public Libraries in Nottinghamshire

Notice Description

Inspire is an independent organisation with charitable status which is contracted by Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver a range of local authority services, including operation of public libraries. The contract offered is to provide a regular and reliable courier service between all the library service points in Nottinghamshire, but excluding those inside the boundary of the City of Nottingham. Nottinghamshire County Council are tendering this service on behalf of Inspire. Scope of Services To deliver and transport stock and materials between public libraries in the County of Nottinghamshire, and other Inspire sites, primarily consisting of books but also mail, printed paper material, items of equipment and occasionally furniture. Also, to provide a sorting service for standard library book stock at Inspire HQ upon return. The service also includes keyholding for the library buildings to enable collection and delivery outside of library opening hours. This service is a re-commissioning of a contract that was previously delivered by staff that were employed by Inspire and transferred to the incumbent provider under TUPE regulations. The duration will be 3 years, 3 months with an option to extend for a further two 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inspire is an independent organisation with charitable status which is contracted by Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver a range of local authority services, including operation of public libraries. The contract offered is to provide a regular and reliable courier service between all the library service points in Nottinghamshire, but excluding those inside the boundary of the City of Nottingham. Nottinghamshire County Council are tendering this service on behalf of Inspire. Scope of Services To deliver and transport stock and materials between public libraries in the County of Nottinghamshire, and other Inspire sites, primarily consisting of books but also mail, printed paper material, items of equipment and occasionally furniture. Also, to provide a sorting service for standard library book stock at Inspire HQ upon return. The service also includes keyholding for the library buildings to enable collection and delivery outside of library opening hours. This service is a re-commissioning of a contract that was previously delivered by staff that were employed by Inspire and transferred to the incumbent provider under TUPE regulations. The duration will be 3 years, 3 months with an option to extend for a further two 12 months.

Options: The duration will be 3 years, 3 months with an option to extend for a further two 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c225
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024298-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Joe Sardone
Contact Email
joe.sardone@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159773136

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire, TLF16 South Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEDAL EXPRESS LTD T/A WEGO

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