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title: "T862 Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae81b061-c63f-498a-b252-2dccc932c425"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T862 Courier Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae81b061-c63f-498a-b252-2dccc932c425

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## Summary

The University of Essex recently completed the procurement process for "T862 Courier Services," involving the delivery and collection of post and parcels across its three campuses located in Colchester, Southend, and Loughton, UK. The procurement method adopted was a Request for Quotation, with the contract period starting from 4th October 2021 and concluding on 4th October 2024. The award, amounting to £100,000, was announced on 9th September 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 24th August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for courier services and logistics businesses, particularly those adept at managing ad-hoc requests and weekly service provisions. Given the requirement for delivery support to staff working from home, companies that can demonstrate flexibility and reliability in their offerings would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, promoting business growth within this sector.

## Notice

The university of Essex requires a courier service to deliver and collect post and parcels between our 3 campuses. Colchester, Southend and Loughton. This service is required for 1 day per week on a Tuesday. Additionally, the supplier must be able to assist our ITS department with delivery of working from home related equipment to our staffs' home addresses. This service will be ad-hoc. There will also be a requirement for other ad-hoc services as further detailed within the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26c0dd-b2ca-4321-bdf5-cf5361eb3314 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 4 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NELSON COURIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2021 at 10:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26c0dd-b2ca-4321-bdf5-cf5361eb3314
- 9 Sep 2021 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26c0dd-b2ca-4321-bdf5-cf5361eb3314

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f26c0dd-b2ca-4321-bdf5-cf5361eb3314
  13th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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