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title: "APHA International Specialist Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e2d34ca-d74b-4595-afd4-fb05b3301bdb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-12-06"
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# APHA International Specialist Courier Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e2d34ca-d74b-4595-afd4-fb05b3301bdb

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has recently awarded a contract for the provision of specialist temperature-controlled courier services on a national basis. The contract, titled "APHA International Specialist Courier Service," was valued at £4,350,000 and awarded to Topspeed Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2022, with the contract period set to run from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses offering courier services, particularly those with expertise in temperature-controlled logistics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, considering the emphasis on SME suitability. Companies operating in the courier services industry, especially those capable of providing services in various locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, should explore partnership possibilities with the Defra Network eTendering Portal for potential business growth.

## Notice

The award of a contract for the provision of specialist temperature-controlled courier services on a national basis to be available 7 days a week as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bde7de8-8f0d-4296-8ad3-e3dc33ff5c8a |
| 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 | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,350,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPSPEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 17:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bde7de8-8f0d-4296-8ad3-e3dc33ff5c8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bde7de8-8f0d-4296-8ad3-e3dc33ff5c8a
  6th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acbe5dfc-1a81-4147-94ef-aa7b47d24c69
  n/a

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