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title: "Provision of Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARE QUALITY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-10-03"
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# Provision of Courier Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-177ed4a4-288f-47fd-b98e-c679bd8fc8d0

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of courier services, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, initially started on 6th August 2018 and running until 5th August 2019, was awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd on 6th July 2018. This tender is classified under the CPV code 64120000, which pertains to courier services, and covers delivery addresses across diverse locations including the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The completion status of this tender indicates that all necessary contractual obligations have been fulfilled.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier service industry, particularly those leveraging a strong network capable of servicing various locations as outlined in the delivery addresses. Companies that specialise in efficient parcel delivery and have the capability to manage deliveries to both local and international clients will find this tender appealing. As the CQC prioritises reliable and cost-effective courier solutions, firms that can demonstrate compliance with the CQC’s high service standards and showcase their SME capabilities are encouraged to engage in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

12 month extension of contract as permitted within the provision of the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc14820c-d485-46d6-abbc-dcb725958ea6 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2018 - 5 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc14820c-d485-46d6-abbc-dcb725958ea6
- 8 Feb 2018 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495bf41a-7fe9-400d-b1ad-236b892ae3f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc14820c-d485-46d6-abbc-dcb725958ea6
  3rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495bf41a-7fe9-400d-b1ad-236b892ae3f2
  8th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df02c942-a629-4acd-98eb-9de63f382b38
  CQC OFS 014
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/731e3c8a-5daf-42d2-a547-c232f5069ad1
  CQC OFS 014
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12fad30d-8d8b-420b-81d0-6f97fd7f387c
  CQC OFS 014 CCN

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