SSA_2024_Courier Services Framework ITT

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        "description": "7.1 Introduction and background to the tender This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein.",
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