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title: "Courier service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6b5dc03-aea8-4c27-b4d6-8011368f9209"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2021-11-08"
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# Courier service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6b5dc03-aea8-4c27-b4d6-8011368f9209

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade, which is based in London, engaging in a tender for a courier service. The tender is classified under post and courier services, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement process was initiated as a direct tender through a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 6th October 2021, leading to the contract period starting from 11th October 2021 and ending on 15th October 2021. The contract was awarded to City Sprint, with the award date being 8th October 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in courier and logistics services, especially those capable of providing rapid and reliable delivery solutions. With the Department for International Trade’s focus on efficient service delivery, companies that are well-suited include both established larger firms and agile smaller companies that can meet the specific service requirements. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's market presence and contribute to growth by building a stable relationship with a government buyer.

## Notice

Courier service the actual start date is 01/09/2019 and it has been published with this date due to system issues. This will be amended as soon as the issue is resolved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40eb3dea-9bbb-477d-981f-8642d1beb28f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITY SPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40eb3dea-9bbb-477d-981f-8642d1beb28f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40eb3dea-9bbb-477d-981f-8642d1beb28f
  8th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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