--- title: "Courier Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Courier Services Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-045a1a4e-85e8-4c2e-841f-0072d3333389.json) ## Summary Procurement Assist Limited, operating in conjunction with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), has issued a tender titled "Courier Services" under the CPV classification code 64120000. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is for a 60-month Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for courier services, available to various public sector bodies across the UK. The invitation for this selective (restricted procedure) process was published on 14 January 2025, with the DPS extended until 31 May 2029. The services include secure overnight and same-day collection and delivery for both standard and specialist items, with the opportunity open to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The contract period will commence on 1 June 2029 and end on 2 June 2029. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for courier service providers, particularly those capable of offering secure, reliable, and rapid delivery solutions both domestically and internationally. Businesses specialising in logistics and transportation, especially SMEs with established credentials in courier services, will find this DPS an attractive platform to expand their customer base within the public sector, including NHS Trusts, local authorities, and educational institutions. The multiple services required and the extended nature of the DPS offer stable, long-term business prospects for qualified vendors. ## Notice PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Courier Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Clients may specify specific, or a combination of different types of service. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprises of secure overnight and same day collection and delivery services to UK and International locations for standard and specialist items. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2022/S 000-005194 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8f8b49-3b35-485e-aa75-03322c81d8b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2029 - 2 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL4 0JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Farnworth North | | Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8f8b49-3b35-485e-aa75-03322c81d8b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f8f8b49-3b35-485e-aa75-03322c81d8b2 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Courier-services./6V6A683T2F Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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