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title: "UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK & Ireland Examinations"
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# UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK & Ireland Examinations

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-296214b7-d283-4aa5-a049-64bd1b717091

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## Summary

The British Council, located in London, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process titled "UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK & Ireland Examinations" within the services industry category. The procurement method for this open procedure (above threshold) involves the provision of courier services for the collection, storage, delivery, and return of exam material over a contract period starting from July 17, 2023, to July 16, 2025. The tender period ends on June 8, 2023, specifying a deadline for submission.

This tender by the British Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to enter the bidding process. Businesses capable of providing secure and efficient courier services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract offers the potential for a two-year service provision with the possibility of extension, creating a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in courier services within the United Kingdom and beyond.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) document invites suppliers to bid for the provision of courier services for collection, secure storage, delivery and return of exam material for two years, with potential extension for an additional year. Additional information: If you are interested in expressing an interest and/or bidding for this project, please go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil . You may then have to register your company before you can express an interest for this project and get access the documents. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) document invites suppliers to bid for the provision of courier services for collection, secure storage, delivery and return of exam material for two years, with potential extension for an additional year. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cd7a06-73e7-41fa-86ae-d006ec07b8c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cd7a06-73e7-41fa-86ae-d006ec07b8c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cd7a06-73e7-41fa-86ae-d006ec07b8c8
  9th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil

## Provenance

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