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title: "Provision of Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of Courier Services

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b68ad26f-d252-44b9-8c6d-5743e5f50606

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of courier services, valued at £250,000, to Royal Mail Group Limited. This Contract Award Notice pertains to services focusing on next-day and same-day collection and delivery for office and home workers across England. The procurement process was conducted under the CCS Courier and Specialist Movements Agreement (RM6171), specifically Lot 1 for Collection and Delivery. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 26th August 2025 to 6th August 2028, spanning a total of 36 months. The planning, tender, and award stages are now marked as complete.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in courier services, especially those capable of providing efficient logistical solutions for time-sensitive deliveries. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with systems to manage both bulk and individual shipments would find this contract particularly suitable. By securing opportunities within public sector contracts such as these, companies can enhance their portfolio, building reputation and presence in the industry. The selective procurement approach indicates a need for competitive offerings, ideally from businesses with experience under framework agreements or those looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) requires Courier services for next day and same day office and home workers collection and delivery. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Courier and Specialist Movements Agreement (RM6171), Lot 1 - Collection and Delivery, following the Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for a total period of 36 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC CS 023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d820e9c5-cf07-4d1d-bd9b-a126784612f2 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d820e9c5-cf07-4d1d-bd9b-a126784612f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d820e9c5-cf07-4d1d-bd9b-a126784612f2
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/210d0df4-764a-452e-875a-d4453e31c3fc
  20250822 CQC CS 023 Attachment 3 - Appendix B - FINAL Contract REDACTED

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