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CN240137 Cash Collection Service for LRA (ESPO Framework 324F_24)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Nov 2024 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for a cash collection service under the ESPO Framework "324F_24". The contract, titled "CN240137 Cash Collection Service for LRA (ESPO Framework 324F_24)", is classified under parcel transport services and pertains to the services industry. This procurement was initiated to address the need for cash and cheque collection from nine sites of Kent Libraries, Registries, and Archives (LRA) due to the reduction in local bank branches. The procurement stage is at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 18th October 2024, and it involves 14 monthly cash collections across various locations in Kent. The selected supplier for this contract is Security Plus Limited. The value of the contract is GBP 7,282.80.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cash collection and transport services. SMEs with robust logistical capabilities, particularly those with experience in operating under regional or local government frameworks, could find this contract appealing. The call for a reliable and adaptable service provider suggests that companies with flexible operational models and capacity to handle fluctuating collection schedules would be well-suited to compete. Participating in such tenders can help firms strengthen their portfolio of governmental contracts and enhance their market standing through consistent, guaranteed engagements.

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Notice Title

CN240137 Cash Collection Service for LRA (ESPO Framework 324F_24)

Notice Description

Kent County Council bank with Natwest and over recent years the number of there branches has reduced with more closures expected in the coming years. Therefore Kent Libraries, Registries and Archives (LRA) require a cash collection service to collect and deposit cash and cheques from nine LRA sites where there is no option to pay directly into a bank or post office.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Kent County Council (KCC) used a further-competition via ESPO Framework "324F_24" to invite all providers to participate in the Further Competition exercise. All Service Providers on Lot 1 - "Cash/Valuables Collection and Civit Services from premises or buildings" of the Framework, were invited to submit a tender. All tenders received (that are compliant i.e. submitted in accordance with the tendering instructions) were evaluated in accordance with the advertised evaluation criteria as set out in the invitation to tender document. This exercise was undertaken to satisfy the requirement for a total of 14 cash collections across 9 Kent LRA sites per month. Due to the rate at which banks are closing in local area, the KCC required a reliable service provider who could adapt to changes to the frequency and location of collections.

Procurement Information

The Kent County Council (KCC) ran a mini-competition via ESPO Framework "324F_24" to invite all providers on the Framework to participate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b4f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036216-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60161000 - Parcel transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,282 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Joseph Kay
Contact Email
joseph.kay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XX
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECURITY PLUS

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