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title: "Courier and Specialist Movements"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Courier and Specialist Movements

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ec6

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting on behalf of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for courier and specialist movement services under the title "Courier and Specialist Movements." This agreement includes services such as collection and delivery, secure services, and specialized movements, and is intended to be used by central government departments and various UK public sector bodies. The contract covers the period from 10th August 2021 to 10th February 2026 and has an estimated value of up to £2 billion. The procurement process has proceeded to the award stage, where the list of successful suppliers has been published. Other important dates include the contract signing on 10th August 2021.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses that offer courier and specialist logistics services, particularly those that adhere to high security standards and are capable of handling a diverse range of items from documents to specialized equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as large-scale logistics providers, have been awarded contracts, opening doors for expansion and collaboration within the public sector. The framework's comprehensive lifecycle, various lots, and high financial ceiling offer long-term engagement opportunities, making it an attractive proposition for companies seeking to grow their footprint in highly regulated environments.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for the provision of Courier and Specialist Movements to be utilised by central government departments and all other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, devolved administrations and charities. This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all courier and specialist movements required by UK public sector bodies, which include central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, charities and devolved administrations. The duration of the framework agreement is four (4) years with the option to enable customers to let a call-off agreement that may extend beyond the life of the framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Collection and Delivery

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for the provision of Courier and Specialist Movements to be utilised by central government departments and all other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, devolved administrations and charities. This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all courier and specialist movements required by UK public sector bodies, which include central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, charities and devolved administrations.

Secure Services

Secure Collection and Delivery of items including but not limited to; art work, museum artifacts, documents, mobile phones, pallets and bulk movements. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS150000000 to PS350000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 Months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 10 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Secure Collection and Delivery of Examination and Test Papers and Materials

The secure collection, delivery and storage of examination, test papers and materials. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS50000000 to PS75000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 8 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Managed Service for Specialist Movements

A managed service for the collection and delivery of items including but not limited to; samples, specimens, controlled drugs, pharmaceutical drugs, documents, medical supplies and medical equipment. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS365000000 to PS500000000 Additional information: The Framework term will be for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 15 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Managed Service for Explosive Substances (Class 1), Firearms and Weapons

Managed Service for the collection, delivery, transportation and disposal of explosive substances and articles (UN Class 1) including but not limited to; ammunition, firearms, weapons and knives. The estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS35000000 to PS100000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 10 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

Managed Service for Asset Recovery

A Managed service for asset recovery including the collection, delivery and auctioning of high value items ,vehicle, land and property. Estimated value for the entire duration of this lot PS200000000 to PS400000000 Additional information: The Framework term is for 48 months, with no option to extend. A Framework contract has been awarded to 6 bidders for this Lot. The maximum number may have increased where 2 or more bidders have tied scores in last position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001629-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2021 - 10 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,250,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ADDISON LEE; CITYSPRINT (UK; CROWN COURIERS; CTS GB; DELIVERY DIRECT LOGISTICS; DG GLOBAL FORWARDING; DX NETWORK SERVICES; ERS TRANSITION; HANDILOGISTICS (AYRSHIRE; INTER CITY COURIERS; JOHN PYE & SONS; KUEHNE + NAGEL; SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST; THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 15991000 - Tobacco goods
- 18500000 - Jewellery, watches and related articles
- 22832000 - Exercise papers
- 24600000 - Explosives
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33141510 - Blood products
- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits
- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33192000 - Medical furniture
- 33199000 - Medical clothing
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33620000 - Medicinal products for the blood, blood-forming organs and the cardiovascular system
- 33651000 - General anti-infectives for systemic use and vaccines
- 33651600 - Vaccines
- 33680000 - Pharmaceutical articles
- 33698000 - Clinical products
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 33741300 - Hand sanitizer
- 33954000 - Biological evidence collection kits
- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection
- 35200000 - Police equipment
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 35321000 - Light firearms
- 35330000 - Ammunition
- 35331000 - Ammunition for firearms and warfare
- 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition
- 35341000 - Parts of light firearms
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits
- 39241100 - Knives
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles
- 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 70122100 - Land sale services
- 70123000 - Sale of real estate
- 70123100 - Sale of residential real estate
- 70123200 - Sale of non-residential estate
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 75131000 - Government services
- 75220000 - Defence services
- 75221000 - Military defence services
- 75241100 - Police services
- 75251000 - Fire-brigade services
- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79342410 - Electronic auction services
- 79957000 - Auction organisation services
- 85111800 - Pathology services
- 85111810 - Blood analysis services
- 85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services
- 85142400 - Home delivery of incontinence products
- 90511400 - Paper collecting services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services
- 90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 10:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001629-2025
- 9 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022469-2021
- 29 Jan 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001904-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ada1977-4c24-4b8f-9e0c-090f59b2c707
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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