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title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f72459db-722f-4e2e-94cd-cdd5977b390c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-08"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72459db-722f-4e2e-94cd-cdd5977b390c

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## Summary

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a tender titled "Courier Services" to procure flexible collection and delivery services for transporting items across Berkshire and to its partners nationwide. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 26th February 2018. This contract, valued at £50,000, falls under the services category, specifically the hire of vans with driver, and is being conducted under an open procurement method as part of an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services, particularly those equipped to handle varying sizes of parcels and deliveries. Companies that possess a fleet of vehicles and robust logistics capabilities would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses expand their market reach and establish lasting partnerships with public sector entities.

## Notice

RBFA requires a call-off flexible collection and delivery service able to move small and large items (ranging from parcels under 1kg to items weighing over 100kg) from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters and Fire and Rescue Stations between stations across Berkshire and to our suppliers and other partners located across the country. Additional information: Please apply through In-Tend portal. If you are not registered on the site you will need to do this. The link for this is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home Delivery Notes N/A Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539c2e8e-5c4b-4c6f-9de4-c0ab04668469 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60183000 - Hire of vans with driver

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2018 at 17:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539c2e8e-5c4b-4c6f-9de4-c0ab04668469
- 8 Feb 2018 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539c2e8e-5c4b-4c6f-9de4-c0ab04668469

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/539c2e8e-5c4b-4c6f-9de4-c0ab04668469
  8th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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