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title: "APHA International Specialist Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36bdc788-a4f5-4a71-9caf-190d6016ec72"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-12-21"
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# APHA International Specialist Courier Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36bdc788-a4f5-4a71-9caf-190d6016ec72

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the supply of international specialist courier services. The procurement process was completed with a total contract value of £150,000 in GBP. This contract was conducted through a direct procurement method using a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period spans from 1st January 2022 to 31st March 2023, and the tender period ended on 31st December 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those specialising in courier services. Businesses based in England can benefit from this contract as the delivery addresses include various locations such as the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The Defra Network eTendering Portal serves as the buyer in this procurement, providing business growth opportunities for eligible suppliers like Worldnet Shipping, who successfully secured the contract.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the supply of international specialist courier services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e31302-b998-465f-bf1d-eebd92dd9524 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORLDNET SHIPPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e31302-b998-465f-bf1d-eebd92dd9524
- 21 Dec 2022 at 15:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e31302-b998-465f-bf1d-eebd92dd9524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e31302-b998-465f-bf1d-eebd92dd9524
  21st December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/825cbec1-96d8-492f-aadc-1824adc61abc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c78ac545-68ec-43ce-8629-7ae297d14f9e
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