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title: "CS21601 - REF procurement for output return"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-796eb320-30b2-4147-a593-56520ff03dda"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2022-04-07"
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# CS21601 - REF procurement for output return

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-796eb320-30b2-4147-a593-56520ff03dda

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has concluded a procurement process titled "CS21601 - REF procurement for output return," aimed at delivering courier services across the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Courier services," involved a direct award under the CCS Framework RM6171 and Lot 1 for the supply of a courier company to transport approximately 14,000 physical items to 135 higher education institutions. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2022 and concluded on 31st March 2022, with the tender period ending on 27th December 2021. The awarded contract has a value of £41,666, with a minimum value of £23,530, and it was awarded to Same Day PLC on 17th January 2022.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the courier and logistics sector, particularly those focusing on specialist movements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage with such contracts as they aim to support diverse suppliers in public procurement. Companies that possess the capacity to handle large volume deliveries and have experience working with educational institutions are well-placed to capitalise on future similar opportunities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded as a direct award under the CCS Framework RM6171 and Lot 1 Courier and Specialist Movements REF team wishes to place a contract for the supply of courier company to deliver approximately 14,000 physical items (950 boxes) to 135 higher education institutions (HEIs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7900fdf4-3d48-4d84-92f6-a33e9fb7ea7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,530 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAME DAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 15:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7900fdf4-3d48-4d84-92f6-a33e9fb7ea7e
- 4 Feb 2022 at 16:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7900fdf4-3d48-4d84-92f6-a33e9fb7ea7e
- 2 Feb 2022 at 16:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7900fdf4-3d48-4d84-92f6-a33e9fb7ea7e
- 28 Jan 2022 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7900fdf4-3d48-4d84-92f6-a33e9fb7ea7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7900fdf4-3d48-4d84-92f6-a33e9fb7ea7e
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ba731aa-5128-496a-9c16-b80d80254026
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/634cf701-2e49-4353-b2bc-485e761d0dcd

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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