Tender

Courier Services & Cargo Bikes

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is currently at the tender stage for a contract titled "Courier Services & Cargo Bikes" within the services industry, specifically classified under courier services. The procurement process requires secure couriers using pedal or electric-assisted cargo bikes for document deliveries within a 5-mile radius, as well as broader courier services including international deliveries. Key locations include the Guildhall, Barbican Centre, and other sites within and around London. The contract value is estimated at £250,000 and submissions are accepted electronically in English until 17th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses providing innovative and eco-friendly courier solutions. Companies specialising in sustainable logistics, particularly those using cargo bikes for urban deliveries, are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms with extensive networks for international courier services have the potential to benefit from substantial business growth by securing this contract with the City of London Corporation.

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Notice Title

Courier Services & Cargo Bikes

Notice Description

Lot 1 - The City of London Corporation (the City) is seeking quotations for the provision of Courier services using exclusively pedal or electric assisted 2,3 or 4 wheeled cargo bikes and/or parcel trollies for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police. This service involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents and parcels, including high value consignments, within a 5 mile radius of the Guildhall, Barbican Centre, Walbrook Wharf, City of London Police, Barbican Library, Shoe Lane Library and Artizan Street Library and Community Centre and any other sites that may arise. Lot 2 - The City of London Corporation (the City) is seeking quotations for the provision of Courier services for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police which involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents, parcels including high value consignments both within London and UK, Europe and Internationally. The Service Provider will be required to collect from and deliver to any of the City of London Departments situated on various sites in and around London from Epping Forest and Port Health Authorities based in Tilbury & Manor way.

Lot Information

Courier Services & Cargo Bikes

The City of London Corporation (the City) is seeking quotations for the provision of Courier services using exclusively pedal or electric assisted 2,3 or 4 wheeled cargo bikes and/or parcel trollies for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police. This service involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents and parcels, including high value consignments, within a 5 mile radius of the Guildhall, Barbican Centre, Walbrook Wharf, City of London Police, Barbican Library, Shoe Lane Library and Artizan Street Library and Community Centre and any other sites that may arise. The City of London Corporation (the City) is seeking quotations for the provision of Courier services for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police which involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents, parcels including high value consignments both within London and UK, Europe and Internationally. The Service Provider will be required to collect from and deliver to any of the City of London Departments situated on various sites in and around London from Epping Forest and Port Health Authorities based in Tilbury & Manor way

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d080
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001463-2025
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

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.gotthjalpsen@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076063030

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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