--- title: "International Courier Services Mena" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03069b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03069b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03069b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03069b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-03" --- # International Courier Services Mena Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03069b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03069b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03069b.json) ## Summary The British Council is seeking suppliers for its active tender titled "International Courier Services Mena," classified under postal and telecommunications services, located in the MENA region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15th February 2022. This tender invites businesses to provide efficient courier services for an award period that begins on 16th February 2022 and includes a contract duration of two years, with possible extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically or in writing, with a bid validity period of 90 days. This opportunity presents significant potential for growth within the logistics and courier services sector, particularly for businesses that can effectively manage operations across the MENA region. Suppliers that demonstrate strong competitive pricing, reliability, and the ability to fulfil contracts across multiple countries are encouraged to participate. With the British Council's expanding MENA Exams business, companies specializing in international delivery solutions will find this tender particularly relevant for growth and operational expansion. ## Notice This ITT seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient courier services provider for MENA. With the substantial growth in the MENA Exams business, there is an emerging requirement for a competent and reliable partner who can manage the complete courier operation across the MENA region and internationally. We are looking to hire a professional courier company to provide efficient and cost-effective delivery solution for business-critical service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, Oman Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster. Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each. Lot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster. Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each. Lot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster. Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each. Lot 4: Egypt Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster. Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each. Lot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, Jordan Suppliers would be required to confirm the lots they would be responding to countries or cluster.Lot 1 Gulf South Cluster: UAE, Qatar, OmanLot 2 Gulf Central Cluster: KSA, Kuwait, BahrainLot 3 Maghreb: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, LibyaLot 4: EgyptLot 5: Levant Lebanon, Iraq, OPT, JordanA supplier is permitted to tender for one or more lots so long there is clear demonstration of competitiveness, enhanced discounts in services provided and compliance to the requirements of the tender. A response will only be evaluated for the Lot for which it is tendered for. In-country/ national lots could be tendered individually and should comply with all the in-country/ national requirements but should be able to provide the service in at least two countries in the said cluster. Renewal: The Contract awarded will be for a duration of Two (2) years with an option for an extension for up to 2 period of twelve (12) months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000006-2022 | | 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 | 3 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | SHARJAH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services ## Release History - 3 Jan 2022 at 05:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000006-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.britishcouncil.org - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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