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title: "Defra General Courier Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99ebc3b7-af4d-44cc-af67-a1f785f82968"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2023-03-16"
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# Defra General Courier Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99ebc3b7-af4d-44cc-af67-a1f785f82968

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for general courier services to Citysprint. The procurement process involved a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 29th April 2023 to 28th April 2026. The award value is £1,050,000 with the contract now active.

This tender for courier services presents an opportunity for businesses in the post and courier services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete as the suitability criteria indicate a preference for SMEs. The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, based in Bristol, England, managed the procurement process to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

## Notice

Awarded contract for Defra Courier Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6563eba-0d05-4c73-a032-de589df2a2bd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,050,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6563eba-0d05-4c73-a032-de589df2a2bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6563eba-0d05-4c73-a032-de589df2a2bd
  16th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47c4d7bd-172e-4a5a-b3c4-42d92766fdc6
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