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title: "Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2018-01-24"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1197d331-c035-4503-866b-1d7d97d0794a

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## Summary

The procurement process for Courier Services was initiated by the Department of Health, with a contract value of £30,000. This service is focused on the provision of courier services across the Department's estate, including the delivery of letters, documents, records, packets, and parcels, with options for same-day and secure next-day delivery. The procurement method used is selective, and the contract period extends from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2020. The tender period closed on 31 January 2018, and it is classified under the CPV code 64120000, which pertains to courier services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in courier services. Businesses with the capability to handle secure and timely deliveries, particularly those familiar with operations across various regions such as the British Overseas Territories and the wider UK, will be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The engagement with health-related courier services indicates a demand for reliable providers, making this an attractive sector for growth within the logistics and transport industry.

## Notice

The provision of Courier Services across the Department of Health and Social Care estate, including the collection and delivery of: * letters / documents * records * packets / pouches * parcels * same day and secure scheduled next day delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0db435-163f-4495-aad0-d69665bd794e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Locality | RUNCORN |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA7 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Halton Lea |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEEDLIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 19:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0db435-163f-4495-aad0-d69665bd794e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0db435-163f-4495-aad0-d69665bd794e
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc0db502-f0f1-4608-82ff-f4ba503ad301
  Courier Services redacted call off contract

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