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title: "DFE Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7c39f4a-de04-4701-a9d4-343485514fea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-03-09"
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# DFE Courier Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7c39f4a-de04-4701-a9d4-343485514fea

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender process for its Courier Services, which amounted to a total value of £150,000. This call-off contract falls under the services category and was operational from 17th February 2020 until 16th February 2021. The procurement method adopted was selective, sourcing suppliers from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 10th January 2020, and delivery is expected across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other oversees territories.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with a key governmental entity. Suppliers capable of providing reliable and efficient courier services across the specified delivery locations would be well-suited to participate in future tenders. This contract reflects a demand for scalable solutions that can meet diverse delivery requirements, thus offering avenues for growth in this competitive industry.

## Notice

Call Off contract for DFE's use of Courier Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4725ccdc-b532-46b2-a3a7-fc46b60833f7 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 15:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4725ccdc-b532-46b2-a3a7-fc46b60833f7
- 9 Mar 2020 at 15:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4725ccdc-b532-46b2-a3a7-fc46b60833f7
- 9 Mar 2020 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4725ccdc-b532-46b2-a3a7-fc46b60833f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4725ccdc-b532-46b2-a3a7-fc46b60833f7
  9th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eca97b46-64a2-45b0-9df6-a3f0cbedb1c3
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- http://CitySprint-Callofforderform.pdf
  CitySprint - Call off order form.pdf

## Notice URLs

- http://CitySprint

## Provenance

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