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title: "Zero Emissions Courier Scheme"
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# Zero Emissions Courier Scheme

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d893a9c1-1894-44a3-998b-4b7657b52561

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## Summary

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is undertaking a tender process for the "Zero Emissions Courier Scheme," aimed at developing and operating a courier service funded by the Mayor's Air Quality Fund. This project falls under the "Courier services" category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2017 and will run for two years, with a possible two-year extension depending on revenue generation and additional funding. The tender period closed on 17th March 2017, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in logistics, particularly those focusing on sustainable transport solutions. Companies that provide courier services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), could benefit from this initiative. The successful provider will be responsible for various operational aspects, including service management, employee engagement, and vehicle maintenance, which may foster further growth and collaboration within the local economy.

## Notice

The London Borough of Waltham Forest was successful in securing funding from the Mayor's Air Quality Fund for the launch and operation of a zero emissions courier service in the borough. Funding is available over 2 years for the operation of a courier service to businesses and their customers in the borough. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a Service Delivery Partner to develop and operate a Zero Emissions Courier Service in the borough for the period of two years, with an option for an additional two years. Any extension of the service will be reliant on generating revenue and/or (as yet unidentified) additional funding and will be at the sole discretion of the Council. The operation of the courier service includes (but is not limited to); * The management of the service and development of the business * Undertaking of all deliveries * Employment of staff * Customer interface * The upkeep and maintenance of vehicles * Premises to operate the service from

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b837de9-a4d0-4a00-bf92-9c38c0e14c3e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £184,738 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E17 4JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest |
| Local authority | Waltham Forest |
| Electoral ward | Chapel End |
| Westminster constituency | Walthamstow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTSPOKEN DELIVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b837de9-a4d0-4a00-bf92-9c38c0e14c3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b837de9-a4d0-4a00-bf92-9c38c0e14c3e
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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