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title: "APHA 2 Courier International Specialist"
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buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY"
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# APHA 2 Courier International Specialist

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c8dfa2b-d069-41d9-b304-70585c86b630

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has awarded a contract titled "APHA 2 Courier International Specialist" for the provision of international courier services of animal samples. This contract falls under the courier services industry category, specifically postal services related to parcels. The procurement process was conducted using a single tender action procurement method, considered below the specified threshold. The contract, valued at £20,000, commenced on 1 April 2024 and will conclude on 31 March 2025. The procurement initiation took place in the form of a tender, and the process is now in the award stage. The services will be carried out in London, United Kingdom, with relevant postal code SW1P 4DF.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with expertise in handling sensitive or specialised items such as animal samples. Although the suitability criteria indicated that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not prioritised, businesses that have the capability to provide reliable and efficient international courier services can benefit greatly from this contract. PDP Courier Services Ltd. (CRYOPDP) was awarded the contract, underscoring the need for firms that can offer high-standard courier solutions to similar public sector buyers. This procurement can enhance a company's portfolio and establish future dealings with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of international courier services of animal samples

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2574-7b76-4df1-873f-5c829b59f2c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PDP COURIER SERVICES LTD. (CRYOPDP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2574-7b76-4df1-873f-5c829b59f2c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18ba2574-7b76-4df1-873f-5c829b59f2c0
  21st August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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