Tender

International Courier Services Mena

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jan 2022 at 05:58

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking suppliers for its active tender titled "International Courier Services Mena," classified under postal and telecommunications services, located in the MENA region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th February 2022. This tender invites businesses to provide efficient courier services for an award period that begins on 16th February 2022 and includes a contract duration of two years, with possible extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically or in writing, with a bid validity period of 90 days.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth within the logistics and courier services sector, particularly for businesses that can effectively manage operations across the MENA region. Suppliers that demonstrate strong competitive pricing, reliability, and the ability to fulfil contracts across multiple countries are encouraged to participate. With the British Council's expanding MENA Exams business, companies specializing in international delivery solutions will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and operational expansion.

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Notice Title

International Courier Services Mena

Notice Description

This ITT seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient courier services provider for MENA. With the substantial growth in the MENA Exams business, there is an emerging requirement for a competent and reliable partner who can manage the complete courier operation across the MENA region and internationally. We are looking to hire a professional courier company to provide efficient and cost-effective delivery solution for business-critical service.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, Oman

Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each.

Lot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain

Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each.

Lot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya

Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each.

Lot 4: Egypt

Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each.

Lot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, Jordan

Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03069b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000006-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications 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 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjari Parashar
Contact Email
manjari.parashar@ae.britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHARJAH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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