Tender

Domestic and International Courier Services

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Nov 2023 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council in Pakistan has issued a tender for the provision of domestic and international courier services. The tender, titled "Domestic and International Courier Services", falls under the services category with a legal basis defined under the CELEX scheme. The procurement process aims to create a 3-Lot framework contract lasting for 36 months, extendable for an additional 12 months. The deadline for tender submission is December 14, 2023, with the award period starting on December 15, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering courier services to compete for a framework contract with the British Council in Pakistan. Companies specialising in post and courier services, particularly those with experience in domestic and international courier services, are well-suited to participate. Interested suppliers should ensure compliance with the specified submission criteria and review the tender documents available in English. The British Council's objectives include establishing a cost-effective courier service framework to support its operations in Pakistan efficiently.

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Notice Title

Domestic and International Courier Services

Notice Description

The objective is to create a framework of supplier(s) for British Council who can provide domestic and international courier services most effectively to ensure value for money. The tendering process is to create a framework of supplier(s) for our services. * Domestic Courier Services* International Courier Services * Domestic and International Courier Services How the framework Contract is expected to be structured:The Framework Contract is a 3-Lot framework with Lot 1 and 2 is for the domestic and international courier services separately and Lot 3 is a cluster of domestic and international courier services. Further information around what general service requirements under this framework can be found in section 7 of this document. For clarity each of the Lots are as below:Lot Number Lot NameLot 1 Domestic Courier Services Lot 2 International Courier Services Lot 3 Domestic and International Courier Services The service provid

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective is to create a framework of supplier(s) for British Council who can provide domestic and international courier services most effectively to ensure value for money. The tendering process is to create a framework of supplier(s) for our services. * Domestic Courier Services* International Courier Services * Domestic and International Courier Services How the framework Contract is expected to be structured:The Framework Contract is a 3-Lot framework with Lot 1 and 2 is for the domestic and international courier services separately and Lot 3 is a cluster of domestic and international courier services. Further information around what general service requirements under this framework can be found in section 7 of this document. For clarity each of the Lots are as below:Lot Number Lot NameLot 1 Domestic Courier Services Lot 2 International Courier Services Lot 3 Domestic and International Courier Services The service provider must mention the Lot number and name for which the proposals are submitted. * Domestic Courier Services * International Courier Services * Domestic and International Courier ServicesThe Contract awarded will be for a duration of 36 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months.

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of 36 months with an option for an extension for up to an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041a08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033779-2023
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
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
Not specified
Contact Email
moiz.khalid@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLAMABAD
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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