--- title: "Framework Agreement for Courier Services for Event First Aid and Ambulance Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2016-12-06" --- # Framework Agreement for Courier Services for Event First Aid and Ambulance Support Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfd19a95-2db1-4e49-83f4-b8a29d536077.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is seeking a single supplier for a Framework Agreement to provide Courier Services for Event First Aid and Ambulance Support. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the post and courier services industry, with a contract value of £130,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and submissions must be received by 4th January 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 6th February 2017 and will run for two years, concluding on 5th February 2019. The services are required across various locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those equipped to handle the unique demands of emergency and event support. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for reliable delivery, tracking services, and adaptable support structures would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the collaborative nature of this procurement could lead to increased demand as other departments within the Red Cross may also utilise the selected supplier’s services, allowing for further business growth and economies of scale. ## Notice Red Cross wishes to establish a sole supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of Courier Services for Event First Aid and Ambulance Support with a suitably qualified and experienced Supplier. Red Cross' current requirements include, but are not limited to: * Collection and Delivery of parcels of varying sizes; * Track and Trace Service; * Proof of Delivery; and * Support Services including manned help desk and account management. This a collaborative procurement exercise between the Red Cross' Event First Aid and Ambulance Support functions and the Corporate Procurement Team following consultation with key internal stakeholders. The Event First Aid Team is responsible for the delivery and management of our first aid service at a range of, often high-profile, events across the UK. This can include the provision of paramedics, ambulances and field hospitals. The Ambulance Support Team provides support to NHS ambulance services across the country, during both routine work and major incidents. The Corporate Procurement Team is responsible for the procurement of national goods, works and services for the Red Cross and the development of procurement processes, procedures, strategies and policies in line with recognised best practice. Therefore, this collaborative procurement exercise shall seek to deliver a resilient and reliable Courier Services solution that supports Red Cross' operational activities and ensures on-going service delivery in an effici...reement Supplier shall be required to evidence best value in their proposals and clearly illustrate added value. This Framework Agreement shall seek to deliver best value for the Red Cross by: * Achieving economies of scale by aggregating our anticipated spend and demand for these services; * Ensuring a streamlined consistent national approach to the ordering and procurement of these services; * Developing a close working relationship with a single provider of these services; * Provision of robust and meaningful Management Information to drive efficiencies and improvements; * Embracing market innovation and enabling opportunities for knowledge transfer and testing of new concepts or services; and * Building upon lessons learned from previous procurement exercises. It is anticipated that one Supplier shall be appointed onto this agreement. In addition, the Framework Agreement shall be open to all other departments within the Red Cross to utilise. Therefore, this may increase the overall spend / demand that is likely to go through this agreement and the Supplier will be required to have sufficient organisational capacity to support any future increases in demand for the Services. This Invitation to Tender will be evaluated in a two stage process where Tenderers who meet the minimum Framework Agreement Selection Criteria will then proceed to the Framework Agreement Award Criteria. These shortlisted Tenderers will then be evaluated on the basis of 100% Price. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0f209f-e492-43a6-9206-6a684b60fdf3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 5 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64100000 - Post and courier services - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2016 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0f209f-e492-43a6-9206-6a684b60fdf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d0f209f-e492-43a6-9206-6a684b60fdf3 6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC135653 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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