Planning

Same Day Courier Services

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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PlanningUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 16:49

Planning

09 May 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service is initiating a procurement process for "Same Day Courier Services" within the services industry category, based in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage as of 28 October 2025, with a planned notice published to inform potential bidders. The contract, intended for regional routes and runs, has an estimated value of £2,640,000 gross (£2,200,000 net in GBP), and is likely to be awarded under a Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) Framework Agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026, concluding on 31 March 2027.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for courier service providers, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a significant public authority contract. The nature of the services, focusing on same-day delivery, is suitable for businesses with robust logistical capabilities and a specialised focus on time-sensitive deliveries. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance market presence and revenue for qualified businesses adept at providing efficient courier solutions.

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Notice Title

Same Day Courier Services

Notice Description

This is a same day courier contract for regional routes and runs. This procurement is likely to be awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement but a pipeline notice is being published for transparency purposes. Once a contract has been awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement, a Procurement Termination Notice will be published to remove this Pipeline Notice and notify the market of Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069133-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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