Tender

British Council Malaysia - International and Domestic Courier Service

BRITISH COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 10:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is inviting tenders for the provision of international and domestic courier services in Malaysia. This procurement falls under the industry category of post and courier services, and is being conducted through an open, below threshold competition, ensuring widespread participation. The tender stage is currently active, with a total value of £110,000. Suppliers interested in competing must submit their tenders electronically by 10th April 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd May 2025 and could extend until 30th April 2028 provided yearly performance criteria are met. The procurement process places significant emphasis on quality and methodology, with a 30% weight each for both these criteria, and a 40% weight on commercial evaluation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for courier service providers looking to expand their footprint in the international and domestic logistics market, especially those with experience in servicing public authorities. Companies adept in providing high-quality and cost-effective courier solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial. SMEs with a strong focus on adhering to detailed methodologies and approaches in their service delivery will be well-suited to compete for this business opportunity. Engaging with the British Council could potentially lead to further projects within the public sector, fostering growth and establishing a robust market presence in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Council Malaysia - International and Domestic Courier Service

Notice Description

British Council Malaysia - International and Domestic Courier Service Provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Poh Chin Loo
Contact Email
pohchin.loo@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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