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title: "Provision for Specialist Courier Services"
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# Provision for Specialist Courier Services

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf1ea82b-a726-4df8-9284-c05dae510c03

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Specialist Courier Services under Lot 1 of the CCS Framework RM3799 to CITYSPRINT (UK) LTD. The contract, initially for 3 years with an option for a 1-year extension, expired on July 22, 2023. However, it was further extended until March 31, 2024. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 1, 2019, with a contract period starting on July 23, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2024. The contract value is £750,000GBP.

This contract award from the UK Health Security Agency for Specialist Courier Services presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the courier services industry, particularly those capable of handling various substances, including Category A and B infectious materials. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, aligning with the agency's preference for such entities. This contract highlights the agency's commitment to secure courier services, offering a chance for growth and collaboration within the specified services category.

## Notice

Provision for Specialist Courier Services under Lot 1: Class 6.2 Infectious Substances (Category A and Category B), Non-Infectious Substances, Biological Substances, Blood and Tissue of CCS Framework RM3799 - Specialist Courier Services The contract was awarded for an initial period of 3 years with the option to extend for a year which expired on the 22nd of July 2023. However, the contract was further extended for a period of 8 months until the 31st of March 2024 and was deemed permissible under regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). This is an updated contract award notice replacing: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0bcc669c-950f-4040-b9bb-08a67f239a3b?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576dc2e-174a-4371-9ae8-5c00ffb2af50 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | CANARY WHARF, LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2024 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576dc2e-174a-4371-9ae8-5c00ffb2af50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576dc2e-174a-4371-9ae8-5c00ffb2af50
  13th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f745cd81-58d3-46ab-92ca-1ca97bd1b787
  CITY SPRINT Variation No2 Lots A1, A2, D1 & D2 22.03.23_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b23e1595-4611-4b87-a662-50f7d7b8cbf1
  RM3799 itt_3759 - PHE - Corporate - Lot D1 UK Transportation of Category A Pathogens CitySprint - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc377801-6475-44d3-92e5-fa0025f036c1
  Variation Form for RM3798 and RM3799 D1 - CitySprint -redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0bcc669c-950f-4040-b9bb-08a67f239a3b?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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