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title: "Courier Service"
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# Courier Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd9e6d5c-2e87-48f9-9fbc-07142b3b4a5b

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for a decontamination courier service, awarding the contract to Cook Industries Ltd. The process, classified under Courier Services (CPV code 64120000), was conducted through a direct single tender action below the threshold. The awarded contract, valued at £32,500, covers the period from 11th October 2024 to 16th October 2025. The service will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The final award was published on 13th November 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in courier services. The completion of this tender underscores the potential for similar businesses to compete in streamlined procurement processes with local universities and other public institutions. Suitable businesses would be those that can offer reliable and specialised decontamination courier services, as well as the capacity to fulfil contracts within specified regional areas. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector, especially within educational institutions, will find similar procurements to be beneficial stepping stones for growth.

## Notice

Decontamination Courier Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34ca5fa-d2a5-4236-8c15-342eb9848deb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 16 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COOK INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34ca5fa-d2a5-4236-8c15-342eb9848deb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34ca5fa-d2a5-4236-8c15-342eb9848deb
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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