Tender

009000 - External Transport and Deliveries

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is conducting a public procurement process under the title "009000 - External Transport and Deliveries," aimed at engaging experienced providers to support deliveries, collections, and PLIS works across the United Kingdom over a four-year contract. This tender falls under the services category and is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, using an open procurement method. The current procurement stage is 'Award', with the tender submission deadline extended to 9th September 2025. The framework is anticipated to commence in September 2025, allowing up to three suppliers to be included in the framework based on a ranked basis. Organisations are invited to participate in this open procedure structured for inclusivity, providing electronic submission options until the specified deadline.

This procurement process offers several prospects for businesses specialising in road transport, transport agency, mail delivery, and parcel delivery services. With a total framework value set at £360,000, this contract is an excellent opportunity for SMEs meeting the quality and price criteria with a weight distribution of 40% and 60%, respectively. Engaging in this tender could enable businesses to secure a long-term partnership through the potential renewal of two 12-month extensions, promoting growth and stability. Businesses capable of providing nationwide transport services and collections will be particularly well-suited to compete for a position within this framework agreement, thereby enhancing their market presence and operational scope.

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Notice Title

009000 - External Transport and Deliveries

Notice Description

Palatine Beds require experienced providers to help support with deliveries, collections and PLIS works over a four-year contract period. The framework is anticipated to start August 2025 and involves deliveries, collections and PLIS works of all sizes across the country. To meet the above requirements, the Council wishes to establish a single Lot Framework Agreement. It is anticipated that a maximum of three suppliers will be appointed to the framework on a ranked basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051132-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

63520000 - Transport agency services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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