This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2022 at 14:51

Tender

20 Apr 2022 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics." This tender was categorised under post and courier services in the services industry. The process involved three lots: UK Collection and Delivery, International Collection and Delivery, and Specialist Items Logistics Services. The tender aimed to select suppliers for these services and included details on delivery mechanisms, specifications, and evaluation criteria. The deadline for submissions was on June 6, 2022, with the award period starting on the same day.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses in the courier and logistics industry, particularly those capable of handling international shipments and specialist items. Entities with experience in healthcare logistics, secure delivery services, and transportation of dangerous goods would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The open procedure approach allows a wide range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and innovation within the sector. Businesses interested in expanding their service offerings in the designated regions should consider engaging with the Kent County Council's procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics - Y20020

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 LOTs: LOT 1 - UK Collection and Delivery LOT 1 covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Same day delivery * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Transportation of examination papers and related documents * Secure storage facility * Full managed service LOT 2 - International Collection and Delivery LOT 2 covers international collection and delivery services documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Full managed service LOT 3 - Specialist Items Logistics Services LOT 3 covers a full managed service for the collection, storage, and delivery for specialist items, including but not limited to: * Healthcare o Medical Controlled Drugs o Medical equipment o Pathogens o Infectious and non-infectious substances o Specimen transportation * High security data and equipment * Dangerous Goods o Class 1 - Explosives o Class 2 - Gases o Class 3 - Flammable liquids o Class 4 - Flammable solids o Class 5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides o Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances o Class 7 - Radioactive material o Class 8 - Corrosives o Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Lot Information

UK Collection and Delivery

LOT 1 covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Same day delivery * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Transportation of examination papers and related documents * Secure storage facility * Full managed service Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

International Collection and Delivery

LOT 2 covers international collection and delivery services documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Full managed service Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Specialist Items Logistics Services

LOT 3 covers a full managed service for the collection, storage, and delivery for specialist items, including but not limited to: * Healthcare o Medical Controlled Drugs o Medical equipment o Pathogens o Infectious and non-infectious substances o Specimen transportation * High security data and equipment * Dangerous Goods o Class 1 - Explosives o Class 2 - Gases o Class 3 - Flammable liquids o Class 4 - Flammable solids o Class 5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides o Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances o Class 7 - Radioactive material o Class 8 - Corrosives o Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032ecc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027196-2022
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and 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
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council (t/a KCS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BHA Couriers LTD

Granby Marketing Services Limited

Menzies Distribution Limited

Further Information

Notice URLs

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