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title: "Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32053f88-ff63-4ab6-9979-4537627a5969

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has awarded a contract for Courier Services for a total value of £7,000,000 over 7 years. The services include same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services, and international courier services. The contract was awarded to CitySprint UK Limited following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract starting on June 1, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2030. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method is selective.

This tender for Courier Services by the BBC offers opportunities for delivery service providers looking to secure long-term contracts. Businesses specializing in courier services, especially those with a strong track record in handling time-sensitive and special deliveries, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated annual contract value is up to £1 million, presenting a significant business growth opportunity for suitable providers. The BBC's requirement for a Managed Service Provider of courier services across various delivery types can attract businesses aiming to expand their service offerings to meet diverse delivery needs.

## Notice

The BBC has awarded a contract for the delivery of Courier Services. The contract is for a Managed Service Provider of courier services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year via their own network and third party providers for delivery of packages, goods and equipment of varying dimensions and weights. Although the majority of movements are standard deliveries, there is a requirement for specialist and time sensitive movements such as programme rushes that are time sensitive and broadcast equipment i.e., lighting and cameras. Three main services are required: same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services and international courier services. Services must be bookable via an online booking tool access via BBC single sign on, supported by offline support. The value of PS7,000,000 includes the expected total value of spend for the full Term of the contract (7 years). NB - the total values are not committed spend, and are therefore only an expectation of spend that could be made through the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f195fec0-a0ee-4151-9efa-a0c3ed3d44d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| 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 | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f195fec0-a0ee-4151-9efa-a0c3ed3d44d4
- 18 Aug 2022 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc46d21d-cafb-404d-8b3e-22991459a9f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f195fec0-a0ee-4151-9efa-a0c3ed3d44d4
  15th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc46d21d-cafb-404d-8b3e-22991459a9f7
  18th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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