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title: "YPO - 001197 Freight Forwarding Services"
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buyer: "YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION"
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# YPO - 001197 Freight Forwarding Services

Buyer: YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-843ff6c5-0393-475d-b686-86296d901980

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## Summary

The Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO) has awarded a contract for Freight Forwarding Services valued at £3,000,000. The contract period is from 7th February 2024 to 6th February 2031. YPO is seeking a freight forwarder to provide sea, air, rail, and road freight services globally. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th November 2023. The contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. The location of the procurement is at Kenmore Road, WAKEFIELD, with the main procurement category being services.

This tender for Freight Forwarding Services by YPO provides business growth opportunities for companies specialising in transportation and logistics services. Businesses that can offer reliable and efficient freight forwarding solutions on a global scale would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's duration until 2031 also offers long-term business prospects for interested bidders. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, aligning with YPO's objectives for inclusive procurement practices.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Freight Forwarding Services. The Contract is designed to meet the needs of YPO and any of YPO's wholly owned associated or subsidiary companies. YPO are looking for a freight forwarder who can provide predominantly sea freight services and occasionally air freight, rail and road freight services from a variety of ports and locations globally to deliver and coordinate delivery of the containers to a warehouse of YPO's choosing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542a1a3f-10d0-47e3-94f7-dc7b3581c6f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2024 - 6 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE PURCHASING ORGANISATION |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUEHNE + NAGEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2024 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542a1a3f-10d0-47e3-94f7-dc7b3581c6f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542a1a3f-10d0-47e3-94f7-dc7b3581c6f9
  14th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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