This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2024 at 12:05

Tender

03 Oct 2023 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) is leading a tender process for the creation of a Framework for Courier Services for the Higher Education Sector. The procurement involves three specific specialisms: UK/Domestic Courier Services, International Courier & Mail Services, and Specialist Courier Services. The framework aims to provide a secure end-to-end courier service and is open to all eligible members regardless of their status as contracting authorities under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the award signed on 1st March 2024 for a contract value of GBP 6,000,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in courier services to engage in contracts valued at millions of pounds. Companies offering secure parcel delivery, mail services, and specialist courier services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to participate, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses of various sizes. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested companies to compete for the different lots within the framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Couriers Services

Notice Description

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortia (NEUPC) is acting as the lead party in the re-tender to create this Framework for Couriers Services for the Higher Education Sector. The HE Sector requires a secure end to end couriers service for 3 specific specialisms: Lot 1 UK/Domestic Courier Services Lot 2 International Courier & Mail Services Lot 3 Specialist Courier Services A separate tender return must be submitted for each Lot bid for. All agreements resulting from this are available to and apply to: (i)all current Participating Consortia and Members who are "contracting authorities" (as defined in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015). (ii)all current Participating Consortia and Members who currently, and may in the future, fall outside of the legal definition of "bodies governed by public law" for the purposes of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

UK/Domestic Courier Services

Coverage of all UK areas either through direct routes or sub-contracting of some routes to enable a secure parcel delivery service for non-hazardous goods up to the weight of 30kg within the UK. Additional information: The framework is open to all members of HE Regional Consortia listed in this notice regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: The framework will be awarded for an initial 36 month period with an option to extend for 12 months.

International Courier & Mail Services

Coverage of all areas outside the UK either through direct routes or sub-contracting of some routes to enable: i. A secure parcel delivery service for non-hazardous goods up to the weight of 30kg. ii. A global mail delivery service including: *Collection from any member institution for outbound delivery to any destination outside of the UK (allowing for prohibited lists). *Inbound services iii. In addition to the general requirements the awarded Suppliers will be required to provide professional advice where required, including but not limited to: *Import and Export Duty *Import and Export Regulations on restricted or embargoed locations *Restrictions on types of goods that may be imported/exported *HMRC Regulation and regulation at point of delivery. Additional information: The framework is open to all members of HE Regional Consortia listed in this notice regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: The framework will be awarded for an initial 36 month period with an option to extend for 12 months.

Specialist Courier Services

Services offered that are not covered within Lot 1 and Lot 2, e.g. Including but not limited to any one or more than one of: *Dangerous Goods eg Including but not limited to any one or more than one of: ClassType of material 2.1 Flammable gas (for example butane) 2.2 Non-flammable and non-toxic gases which could cause asphyxiation (for example nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide) or oxidisers (for example oxygen) 2.3 Toxic gases (for example chlorine, phosgene) 3 Flammable liquids (for example lighter fluid, petrol) 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 5.1 Oxidising substances 5.2 Organic peroxides 6.1 Toxic substances 6.2 Infectious substances 7 Radioactive material 8 Corrosive substances 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles *Exhibition Freight - mainly related to International Student Recruitment fairs arranged by organisations such as the British Council. *Other Freight - Transport of large/heavier than 30kg items requiring specialist packaging *Same Day Delivery (subject to restrictions such as distance/range and collection times) Additional information: The framework is open to all members of HE Regional Consortia listed in this notice regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: The framework will be awarded for an initial 36 month period with an option to extend for 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040779
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2024
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20242 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
NEUPC Ltd
Additional Buyers

APUC Ltd

Crescent Purchasing Ltd

Higher Education Purchasing Consortium Wales

London Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Ltd

Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

Axis Global Freight Services

Citysprint (UK)

DHL International

DPD Group

DPD Group UK LTD

Logistica Europe

Outspoken Logistics

Royal Mail Group

Royal Mail Group Limited

Same Day Dispatch

Skynet Worldwide Express

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