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title: "Provision of Courier Services (1)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b917721-fc31-44c9-9888-b29601dcf57f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-07-01"
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# Provision of Courier Services (1)

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b917721-fc31-44c9-9888-b29601dcf57f

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Courier Services, with a contract period spanning from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2026. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for Post and Courier Services, employed an open procedure method and was valued at £55,000, with a minimum contract value of £30,000. The tender was initially due to close on 20th April 2021, and services are expected to be delivered primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in courier and logistics services. Companies of various sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing efficient delivery solutions, would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement process invites a diverse range of service providers to participate, fostering a competitive environment that can drive innovation and improve service delivery for the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority.

## Notice

Provision of a Courier service for a five (5) year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874fce64-5241-483c-99ed-badec08fb198 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,462 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAPID DISPATCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874fce64-5241-483c-99ed-badec08fb198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/874fce64-5241-483c-99ed-badec08fb198
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36746&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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