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title: "268B_18 Palletised Consignments"
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# 268B_18 Palletised Consignments

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3f253a1-0ed5-4169-8536-d68794f9aafe

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the tender titled "268B_18 Palletised Consignments" issued by ESPO, which is located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This is a service-based contract classified under courier services, requiring a nationwide delivery service for palletised consignments. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 29 March 2018. The contract is valued at approximately £420,000, with a commencement date of 1 May 2018 and an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for logistics and courier service providers, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the delivery requirements across the UK, including remote location services to the Isle of Man, Channel Islands, and possibly international destinations. Businesses that can offer efficient, reliable delivery solutions and adhere to strict timelines will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to appoint a single service provider.

## Notice

An 'over the threshold' nationwide service is required for palletised consignments, collected from ESPO's distribution centre in Leicester and delivered either next day or within 2/3 days as required to any location in England and Wales, and in a maximum of 3-5 days to any other location in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. Delivery to the Republic of Ireland and to other international destinations will fall within the scope of the contract if required. ESPO is seeking to identify and appoint a single service provider. The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '268B_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00, 29/03/2018. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '268B_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06993ebd-ee4b-41e3-afa9-9d9c960fe99c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 12:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06993ebd-ee4b-41e3-afa9-9d9c960fe99c
- 28 Feb 2018 at 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06993ebd-ee4b-41e3-afa9-9d9c960fe99c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06993ebd-ee4b-41e3-afa9-9d9c960fe99c
  28th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d0f35008-7c1c-e811-80ea-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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