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Courier and Specialist Movements

NS&I

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10 Feb 2026 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NS&I, a government agency based in London, was for a courier and specialist movements service under the industry category of courier services. The procurement entailed the fast and secure delivery of documents and small parcels within the UK, with a particular focus on NS&I office locations. Awarded through a Further Competition using the CCS Framework RM6171, the procurement followed a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £32,000, was awarded on 10 February 2026 to CitySprint (UK) Limited, a prominent supplier in the sector.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the courier service industry, particularly those capable of providing secure, tracked delivery services across London and the UK. Companies with robust logistics capabilities, specialising in rapid delivery solutions such as same-day and overnight shipments, would find themselves well-suited to similar contracts. Through engaging in such government procurement processes, businesses can enhance their reputation, diversify their client portfolio, and stimulate growth by aligning with strategic needs of entities like NS&I.

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Notice Title

Courier and Specialist Movements

Notice Description

NS&I requirement for a courier service to support our operations for the fast and secure delivery of documents and small packages within UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fast, secure, tracked collection and delivery of documents and small parcels both same-day and overnight delivery options across London and UK-wide including NS&I office locations. Additional information: Awarded via Further Competition using CCS Framework RM6171

Procurement Information

Awarded using a Further Competition process using Lot 1 of CCS Framework RM6171

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012141-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NS&I
Contact Name
Jamie Thomas
Contact Email
jamie.thomas@nsandi.com
Contact Phone
+44 7973732327

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITYSPRINT (UK

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