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title: "Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
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# Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82093697-f4f2-4a05-8442-251a91334d9a

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has awarded a contract for the Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics, valued at £100,000,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 6th June 2022. The contract period spans from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2026. The contract was split into 3 LOTs covering UK Collection and Delivery, International Collection and Delivery, and Specialist Items Logistics Services, creating opportunities for businesses in the post and courier services industry.

This tender by Kent County Council offers promising opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to provide courier services and specialist logistics. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering secure and efficient delivery services within the UK and internationally, as well as specialised logistics for healthcare, dangerous goods, and high-value items. The buyer, Kent County Council, followed an open procurement approach, providing a fair chance for smaller businesses to participate in the contract and grow their operations.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 LOTs: LOT 1 - UK Collection and Delivery LOT 1 covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Same day delivery * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Transportation of examination papers and related documents * Secure storage facility * Full managed service LOT 2 - International Collection and Delivery LOT 2 covers international collection and delivery services documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Full managed service LOT 3 - Specialist Items Logistics Services LOT 3 covers a full managed service for the collection, storage, and delivery for specialist items, including but not limited to: * Healthcare o Medical Controlled Drugs o Medical equipment o Pathogens o Infectious and non-infectious substances o Specimen transportation * High security data and equipment * Dangerous Goods o Class 1 - Explosives o Class 2 - Gases o Class 3 - Flammable liquids o Class 4 - Flammable solids o Class 5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides o Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances o Class 7 - Radioactive material o Class 8 - Corrosives o Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2d97-e5ab-468b-8269-23cf2e2231d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| Locality | KINGS HILL |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | 8X8; ABZORB SYSTEMS; AVIAN; BDR GROUP; BHA COURIERS; CAE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; GAMMA TELECOM; GRADWELL COMMUNICATION; GRANBY MARKETING SERVICES; INSIGHT DIRECT; MENZIES DISTRIBUTION; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SOTA SOLUTIONS; TEL GROUP; TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2d97-e5ab-468b-8269-23cf2e2231d2
- 4 Jul 2022 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7680d592-b6ae-4205-beb2-c88b7073af92
- 20 Apr 2022 at 11:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf9f218-ad23-4956-b0c7-92c733474759

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/823d2d97-e5ab-468b-8269-23cf2e2231d2
  28th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7680d592-b6ae-4205-beb2-c88b7073af92
  4th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf9f218-ad23-4956-b0c7-92c733474759
  20th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.commercialservices.org.uk

## Provenance

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