---
title: "Provision of General Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-28"
---

# Provision of General Courier Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5.json)

## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of General Courier Services" for the Home Office, classified under post and courier services. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method and awarded on 21st November 2017, with a contract value of £740,356. The contract period spans from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2018. The tender period concluded on 29th August 2017. The services are to be provided across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in courier and logistics services. Companies capable of delivering efficient transportation and delivery solutions across national and international borders will be well-suited to engage in future tenders of this nature. As such, businesses focused on expanding their service offerings in the courier industry should take note and consider pursuing similar contracts to foster growth.

## Notice

Courier Service for the Home Office.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899ec4b9-6a38-4661-aff3-6fea580fc132 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,356 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £740,356 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPEEDLIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899ec4b9-6a38-4661-aff3-6fea580fc132

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/899ec4b9-6a38-4661-aff3-6fea580fc132
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d77f589b-e329-42e8-bbea-7620d5f7ae2d
  Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc9bc02d-7447-4ee5-aa16-6b941b8f1b92
  Redacted Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86c009aa-8136-47f0-b24c-63c1e2f228f5.json.