--- title: "Provision of Courier Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION" published: "2020-10-05" --- # Provision of Courier Services Buyer: CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-256d04f7-032d-4f72-a8c7-05b34308b06a.json) ## Summary The City of London Corporation is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Courier Services, categorised under courier services, located in London, UK. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 23rd October 2020. The contract encompasses two lots: Lot 1 focuses on using pedal or electric-assisted cargo bikes for secure deliveries within a 5-mile radius of specified locations, valued at approximately £14,000 per annum. Lot 2 includes broader courier services within London and internationally, estimated at £30,000 per annum, with a total contract value of £132,000 over a potential maximum duration of three years, starting from December 1, 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, particularly those that employ sustainable methods like cargo bikes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of meeting the service requirements, such as same-day delivery for local packages and secure handling of high-value consignments. Given the emphasis on innovative delivery solutions and the ability to serve various City of London departments, this is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their service offerings both locally and internationally. ## Notice The City of London Corporation is seeking tenders from suitably qualified providers for the provision of courier services to London, UK, Europe and International destinations. The contracts are being tendered as 2 separate lots: Lot 1 - the provision of Courier services using exclusively pedal or electric assisted 2, 3 or 4 wheeled cargo bikes and/or parcel trollies for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police. This service involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents and parcels, including high value consignments, within a 5-mile radius of the Guildhall, Barbican Centre, Walbrook Wharf and City of London Police. The estimated value of this lot is 14,000GBP per annum based upon previous usage. Same day deliveries will be required if orders are placed before 2pm, with a next day service required for orders placed after 2pm. Lot 2 - the provision of Courier services for the City of London Corporation and City of London Police which involves the secure collection and delivery of documents/ sensitive documents, parcels including high value consignments both within London and UK, Europe and Internationally. The services provider will be required to collect from and deliver to any of the City of London Departments situated on various sites in and around London from Epping Forest and Port Health Authorities based in Tilbury & Manor way. The estimated value of this lot is 30,000GBP per annum based upon previous usage. The duration of the contract is 2 years, subject to the right of the City (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the Contract by up to 1 further year. The maximum length of the contract is therefore 3 years. The total estimated contract value given is based upon a combination of the value of both lots for the full duration of the contract including extensions. These values are indicative only. Additional information: This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'CapitaleSourcing' (url:www.capitalesourcing.com). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9885760-df78-4b79-94d0-61588476d8e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £132,000 | | 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 | CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC2P 2EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Clerkenwell | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2020 at 16:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9885760-df78-4b79-94d0-61588476d8e1 - 5 Oct 2020 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9885760-df78-4b79-94d0-61588476d8e1 - 5 Oct 2020 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9885760-df78-4b79-94d0-61588476d8e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9885760-df78-4b79-94d0-61588476d8e1 5th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:596591-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML Contract opportunity - https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=49871 Contract opportunity ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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