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title: "Provision of Courier Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-11-18"
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# Provision of Courier Services

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6d9c96a-ae78-4f1d-ac79-12c17d6556ba

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is seeking a provider for the "Provision of Courier Services" over a four-year period, with the contract starting on 26 March 2021 and concluding on 25 March 2025. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as post and courier services (CPV code 64100000). The tender process is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method allowing for broad participation. The deadline for submissions is set for 8 January 2021.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and delivery services, particularly those able to cater to the diverse geographical delivery addresses including the UK and European territories. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given that the procurement is suitable for their participation. Companies that demonstrate reliability and efficiency in service delivery will have a strong advantage in securing this contract.

## Notice

Provision of a Courier service for a four (4) year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91deace-4066-45ea-b3bc-c088ea02bab7 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91deace-4066-45ea-b3bc-c088ea02bab7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d91deace-4066-45ea-b3bc-c088ea02bab7
  18th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.rbfrs.co.uk
  RBFRS -
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/71935
  Courier Services

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