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title: "Provision of Courier Services (1)"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-03-23"
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# Provision of Courier Services (1)

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d254a638-5cba-42e3-863d-5c4ec8e11934

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is currently seeking proposals for the provision of courier services under an open procurement process titled "Provision of Courier Services (1)". This tender falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on post and courier services, and is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 23 March 2021, and submissions must be received by 20 April 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 July 2021 and will extend for a duration of five years. The estimated contract value is £55,000, with a minimum value of £30,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the courier and logistics sectors to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide courier services are particularly well-suited to compete, as this contract specifically encourages their participation. Interested companies should be prepared to showcase their capabilities in delivering reliable courier services over the five-year contract period, ensuring they can meet the needs of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority effectively.

## Notice

Provision of a Courier service for a five (5) year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c58dd-6c1e-4035-983d-674452e2561f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG31 7SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c58dd-6c1e-4035-983d-674452e2561f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/268c58dd-6c1e-4035-983d-674452e2561f
  23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36746&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rbfrs.co.uk

## Provenance

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