Award

CPU 7962 Courier van delivery service for NCC Libraries

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Sep 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nottingham City Council focuses on a courier van delivery service specifically catering to NCC Libraries, under the tender title "CPU 7962 Courier van delivery service for NCC Libraries". This procurement falls within the services industry category, concentrating on parcel transport services with an additional classification in library books. Located in Nottingham, this contract was progressed through a direct procurement method without competition, and the process is now in the Award stage, having been completed as of 17th September 2025. Important dates include the contract signing on 15th September 2025, with the contract period running from 1st October 2025 to 3rd March 2027, possessing a renewal option extending to 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation and logistics sectors, particularly those specialising in courier and delivery services. Given its procurement method, it appeals to small and medium-sized enterprises able to provide efficient and reliable delivery solutions. ‘Culture, Learning and Libraries T/A Inspire INC’, which is classified as a small and medium enterprise (SME) and a voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE), has already been awarded the contract, suggesting that similar types of organisations might have suitable capabilities to engage in future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

CPU 7962 Courier van delivery service for NCC Libraries

Notice Description

Provision of courier van delivery service for NCC Libraries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057454-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

22113000 - Library books

60161000 - Parcel transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,327 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 3 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURE, LEARNING AND LIBRARIES T/A INSPIRE

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