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title: "Provision of Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7348af5a-252e-483c-9502-a7f762208805"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
published: "2024-09-03"
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# Provision of Courier Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7348af5a-252e-483c-9502-a7f762208805

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Courier Services" in the post and courier services industry. Located in Newport, Wales, the contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 2nd September 2024 and the contract period from 22nd September 2024 to 21st September 2025. The contract, valued at £40,000, has been awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide (based in London).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the logistics and courier services sector. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the future, given the eligibility criteria and streamlined procurement method employed by the ONS. Winning such contracts can provide an excellent platform for business growth by establishing and strengthening relationships with major governmental bodies, thereby bolstering the service portfolio and enhancing business credibility in the market.

## Notice

Provision of Courier Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a89de6-04f9-4c84-97fc-37e9476ef1a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a89de6-04f9-4c84-97fc-37e9476ef1a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a89de6-04f9-4c84-97fc-37e9476ef1a8
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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