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title: "The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
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# The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f3c65f-228b-4c0c-9c99-5c07fe2358a7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has awarded a contract for the Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework. The procurement process was initiated with a tender period ending on 10th February 2022. The contract, which falls under the services category with a focus on transport services (excluding waste transport) and courier services, was awarded to CitySprint (UK) Ltd. The contract period is from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2024, with a possible extension until 30th June 2028. The buying organisation, London Borough of Lewisham, launched this open procedure procurement. The geographical locations for delivery include various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for courier service providers and companies involved in library services to engage in the movement of library stock and resources. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this contract. It offers a potential for business growth over the initial 2-year contract period, with the possibility of extending for an additional 3 years. Businesses interested in logistics and transportation services in the UK regions specified in the delivery addresses should consider participating in this open procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The The Libraries Consortium (TLC) is seeking to award a contract to a suitably qualified contractor for Courier Services to secure the safe and prompt movement of library stock (books) and other library resources that would fit into a standard crate(s) as requested by the authority (CDs, DVDs, stationery, reports, leaflets, confidential documents etc.) within the individual local authority (internal) libraries and between libraries in the TLC (external). All stock will also be sorted by the Courier Service to ensure stock is delivered to the correct sites. The central exchange depot and suitable crates will be provided by the contractor. The contract will be for an initial 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further 3 years (in 1 or 2 year options) at the discretion of the TLC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1353a010-6210-444e-94ed-bbc5e1760913 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 92511000 - Library services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2022 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1353a010-6210-444e-94ed-bbc5e1760913
- 15 Aug 2022 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8423adfd-4317-4f1f-948c-1728f966a59d
- 23 Dec 2021 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4abee5-0dd8-4073-ba02-6de7d1831003

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1353a010-6210-444e-94ed-bbc5e1760913
  15th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8423adfd-4317-4f1f-948c-1728f966a59d
  15th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4abee5-0dd8-4073-ba02-6de7d1831003
  23rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lewisham.gov.uk

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