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title: "268_16 Courier Services"
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# 268_16 Courier Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b3f6aed-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract for courier services initiated by ESPO, located in Leicester, England. The tender, titled "268_16 Courier Services," caters to the land transport services industry and includes lots for parcel delivery and national catalogue delivery. The procurement is at the Award stage, with the total estimated contract value reaching £1,880,000 over a four-year period, starting from 1st May 2016 to 30th April 2018. The tender period concluded on 29th March 2016, and it was conducted using an open procurement method.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to engage in this tender. Companies that can provide efficient parcel delivery and catalogue fulfilment services, especially those that can operate within Norfolk and Suffolk or have national reach, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

A contract for the provision of courier services for use by ESPO's warehouse. The provision of single and multiple parcel consignments, palletised consignments, and catalogue delivery is being sought. The contracts is divided into the following lots: Lot 2 - Single and Multiple Parcel Delivery Service (1kg+) within Norfolk and Suffolk Lot 7 - Catalogue Delivery on a national basis This is a notice for social services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. Type of services - Land transport services, including armoured car services, and courier services, except transport of mail. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 36 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period. Note: Only 2 lots out of 7 lots originally advertised have been awarded. Total final value of framework over 4 years is 1 880 000 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1852cbca-ae8e-4a2c-928f-f05ae6af9ac0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,880,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CITIPOST; FITZMAURICE CARRIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1852cbca-ae8e-4a2c-928f-f05ae6af9ac0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1852cbca-ae8e-4a2c-928f-f05ae6af9ac0
  25th February 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org

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