--- title: "SSA_2024_SSA COURIER FRAMEWORK SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-27" --- # SSA_2024_SSA COURIER FRAMEWORK SERVICES Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b9759fd-9cff-404e-a147-f904efb739e8.json) ## Summary The British Council is inviting bids for the SSA Courier Framework Services, aimed at obtaining efficient and effective business courier services for its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa. This tender, categorised under courier services (CPV 64120000), encompasses international and local courier services across 20 countries, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and more. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure method. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 26th September 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2029. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in courier services to expand their footprint across a diverse geographical region and increase their market share. Ideal candidates would be SMEs with proven expertise in delivering high-standard, cost-effective courier services. By successfully competing for this contract, businesses can establish a long-term partnership with the British Council, benefiting from consistency and the potential for substantial revenue over the five-year contract duration. Small and medium enterprises that can demonstrate value for money, efficiency, and reliability will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. ## Notice 7.1 Introduction and background to the tender This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. 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. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19225e4f-6299-458c-8367-6c7d892a4a78 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | 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 - 27 Aug 2024 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19225e4f-6299-458c-8367-6c7d892a4a78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19225e4f-6299-458c-8367-6c7d892a4a78 27th August 2024 - 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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