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title: "Monitoring Labs Specialist Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38271ed9-3dc1-4a34-a276-ab4dd068c240"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2023-01-16"
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# Monitoring Labs Specialist Courier Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38271ed9-3dc1-4a34-a276-ab4dd068c240

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in London, England, completed a procurement process for the provision of specialist courier services under the title "Monitoring Labs Specialist Courier Service". The contract, awarded to Delivery Direct Logistics, is valued at 4.8 million GBP and has a contract period starting from January 7, 2023, until January 6, 2027. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on October 21, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the courier services industry, to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity spans various regions, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses looking to provide efficient and reliable courier services should consider engaging with the Defra Network eTendering Portal for potential future contracts.

## Notice

The provision of specialist courier services for the national transport of samples for the Environment Agency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd7652b-5a19-4634-82ba-edcde955f1b1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2023 - 6 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | DELIVERY DIRECT LOGISTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 16:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd7652b-5a19-4634-82ba-edcde955f1b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd7652b-5a19-4634-82ba-edcde955f1b1
  16th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b64e5bcd-c8bb-4bcd-b96f-50af23f65559
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