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title: "P2017/1247/NE - Internal Courier Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-13"
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# P2017/1247/NE - Internal Courier Service

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62606e8b-a51b-435e-80e3-fbc31dd65af4

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Darlington Borough Council, is for an internal courier service titled "P2017/1247/NE - Internal Courier Service", classified under the industry category of courier services (CPV code 64120000). The contract was awarded with a value of £35,000 and is set to commence on 1st September 2017, concluding on 31st October 2019. The procurement method chosen for this process was a direct award, and the tender period ended on 30th June 2017.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in courier and logistics services. Businesses providing similar services in the North East region of the United Kingdom could particularly benefit, as they may have the agility and capacity to compete effectively in fulfilling the requirements set by Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Courier Service between authority buildings. Additional information: Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b93fa-5aa2-43df-91b5-a489b6fe890f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREEN LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b93fa-5aa2-43df-91b5-a489b6fe890f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b93fa-5aa2-43df-91b5-a489b6fe890f
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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