Award

Courier Services

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2023 at 15:20

Tender

18 Aug 2022 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recently completed the procurement process for Courier Services. The contract, worth £7,000,000 over 7 years, was awarded to CitySprint UK Limited. The services required include same day national courier services, next day/overnight courier services, and international courier services. The procurement stage was selective, conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender was for a Managed Service Provider of courier services available 24/7, with a focus on timely and sensitive deliveries like programme rushes and broadcast equipment. The location of the services will be primarily in the UK.

This tender opportunity for Courier Services by the BBC offers a chance for businesses in the courier industry to grow their operations. Companies equipped to provide 24/7 courier services with expertise in handling time-sensitive deliveries would be well-suited to compete. The contract value of £7,000,000 presents a significant business opportunity, especially for firms offering national and international courier services. Interested parties can engage with the BBC through the provided online portal for submission and participate in the selective procurement process to potentially win the contract.

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Notice Title

Courier Services

Notice Description

The BBC has awarded a contract for the delivery of Courier Services. The contract is for a Managed Service Provider of courier services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year via their own network and third party providers for delivery of packages, goods and equipment of varying dimensions and weights. Although the majority of movements are standard deliveries, there is a requirement for specialist and time sensitive movements such as programme rushes that are time sensitive and broadcast equipment i.e., lighting and cameras. Three main services are required: same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services and international courier services. Services must be bookable via an online booking tool access via BBC single sign on, supported by offline support. The value of PS7,000,000 includes the expected total value of spend for the full Term of the contract (7 years). NB - the total values are not committed spend, and are therefore only an expectation of spend that could be made through the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for a Managed Service Provider of courier services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year via their own network and third party providers for delivery of packages, goods and equipment of varying dimensions and weights. Although the majority of movements are standard deliveries, there is a requirement for specialist and time sensitive movements such as programme rushes that are time sensitive and broadcast equipment i.e., lighting and cameras. Three main services are required: same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services and international courier services. Services must be bookable via an online booking tool access via BBC single sign on, supported by offline support.

Options: The Contract will have a three (3) month implementation period prior to Service Commencement. The Contract will have an initial term of five (5) years from the Service Commencement date. The initial term may be extended at the BBC's discretion on two (2) occasions, by up to twelve (12) calendar months on each occasion.

Renewal: The Contract will have a three (3) month implementation period prior to Service Commencement. The Contract will have an initial term of five (5) years from the Service Commencement date. The initial term may be extended at the BBC's discretion on two (2) occasions, by up to twelve (12) calendar months on each occasion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027398-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 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
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
Connie Moseley
Contact Email
connie.moseley@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT

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