--- title: "Outsourced Distribution Service - Y17040" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMMERCIAL SERVICES" published: "2017-04-27" --- # Outsourced Distribution Service - Y17040 Buyer: COMMERCIAL SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f72ab677-1bdf-4fec-bf35-ec2a4b533ea7.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Commercial Services as the buying organisation, seeking to establish a contract for an Outsourced Distribution Service titled "Outsourced Distribution Service - Y17040". This tender falls within the parcel delivery services industry category and is primarily located in the South East of England, with additional requirements for national coverage. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with submissions closing on 29th May 2017. The estimated contract value is between £3,000,000 and £8,000,000, with the contract period starting on 1st July 2017 and running until 30th June 2024. The procurement method adopted is the Open Procedure as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in parcel delivery services, particularly those capable of providing next-day delivery solutions with national reach. Companies adept at managing logistics for both local and extended operations, including the handling of loading bay operations, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will also have the potential to engage with a wide range of public sector clients, further expanding their market presence. ## Notice Commercial Services is one of the largest trading organisations of its kind in Europe with a turnover in excess of PS600 million and employing over 700 people from its base in Kent. Tracing its roots back to 1902, as an education stores department for Kent County Council, Commercial Services has subsequently grown organically to supply an ever-increasing range of best value goods and services to other publicly funded organisations. These include local government, education establishments, the care sector and the emergency services. KCS is a trading unit of Commercial Services and provides a purchasing, warehousing and distribution service to a wide ranging customer base within local government and associated public bodies in Kent, neighbouring counties and across the UK. Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest local authority in England covering an area of 3,500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of circa. PS1bn on goods and services with a population of 1.5m. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 309 parish/town councils. In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, KCS wishes to create a Contract for the supply of an Outsourced Distribution Service. The procurement process adopted by the Contracting Authority is based upon the 'Open' Procedure, as detailed in the 'Public Contract Regulations 2015'. KCS is seeking the provision of an outsourced next day delivery distribution solution to its customers outside of Kent; including the management of the loading bay operation for the required deliveries. Exact details of areas that will be serviced under this Contract will be advised and agreed between the parties post award and may be amended (increased or reduced) during the life of the Contract. The current KCS warehouse operation is at New Hythe, Aylesford, Kent. It should be noted, however, that during the life of this Contract this location may be subject to change and the successful company will be expected to move with the operation should it do so. KCS will continue to service its Kent based customers through its own fleet of vehicles (the loading bay management for this business will be run KCS). During peak trading periods when KCS capacity may be exceeded then the additional volume may be added to the distribution schedule of the outsourced Supplier. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: This opportunity will be completed electronically via ProContract, a site run by Due North. Interested organisations should go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk to register and express interest. To express interest select 'Current Opportunities', from the 'Organisation' drop down box select 'Commercial Services', click search and select the appropriate opportunity. Once you have successfully expressed interest via the portal you will be sent an email directing you to the ProContract site from which you will be able to access and download the invitation to tender documentation and any other relevant information. This email should be retained, as it will contain your direct link to the ProContract portal, for information purposes only the link is www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf DO NOT USE THIS LINK NOW. Tenderers should also note that final submissions must be made via ProContract, no other submission route is permitted. Failure to follow this path will result in the tender submission being disregarded. ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD VIA THE PROCONTRACT PORTAL FROM THE OUTSET. Please ensure you are able to download all files immediately after accessing the ProContract portal. Information about delivery location: Parcel delivery service predominantly in the South East of Engalnd but with a need for national coverage ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1505f8f-f3e5-4689-bcdf-512f90d633a2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 | COMMERCIAL SERVICES | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64121200 - Parcel delivery services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2017 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1505f8f-f3e5-4689-bcdf-512f90d633a2 - 12 Apr 2017 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1505f8f-f3e5-4689-bcdf-512f90d633a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1505f8f-f3e5-4689-bcdf-512f90d633a2 27th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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