Tender

Courier Services

PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 16:05

Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting tenders for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Courier Services. This tender, with a maximum value of £100 million GBP, spans a service duration of 60 months, extended to 31 May 2029. The contract includes services such as secure overnight and same-day collection and delivery within the UK and internationally. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows a Restricted procedure. The DPS is open to various entities like NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education sectors, Charities, and other UK contracting authorities. The submission deadline for tenders is 31 May 2029, and the review for potential extensions or amendments will be conducted annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to expand their services in the courier market. Qualified service providers can offer various courier solutions, such as document handling, medical specimen deliveries, high-value item transportation, and managed services for asset recovery and disposal of hazardous substances. This contract is well-suited for businesses specialising in secure and reliable delivery services, enabling them to diversify their client base by working with multiple public sector clients across the UK. Interested businesses must meet the selection criteria and participate in the relevant sub-categories to maximise their chances of winning a place on the DPS.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Courier Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Clients may specify specific, or a combination of different types of service. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprises of secure overnight and same day collection and delivery services to UK and International locations for standard and specialist items. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2022/S 000-005194 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Courier Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Clients may specify different types of courier services. These may be specific, or a combination of different types of service. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprises of secure overnight and same day collection and delivery services to UK and International locations for standard and specialist items which include, but are not limited to: * Documents, parcels, pallets and bulk movement. * Secure collection and delivery of examination test papers and associated materials. * Medical items which include samples, specimens and biological substances such as, pathogens, infectious and non-infectious substances, pharmaceuticals, controlled drugs and associated medical equipment and documents. * High values items. * Managed services for asset recovery. * Managed services for secure collection, delivery and disposal of explosive substances. Organisations are invited to participate in one, some or all the sub-categories above. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6V6A683T2F

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001252-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20294 years to go
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
PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@procurementassist.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301281336

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL4 0JR
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Farnworth North
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

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