--- title: "Courier Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Courier Services Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031ae6.json) ## Summary Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting tenders for the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Courier Services. This tender, with a maximum value of £100 million GBP, spans a service duration of 60 months, extended to 31 May 2029. The contract includes services such as secure overnight and same-day collection and delivery within the UK and internationally. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows a Restricted procedure. The DPS is open to various entities like NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education sectors, Charities, and other UK contracting authorities. The submission deadline for tenders is 31 May 2029, and the review for potential extensions or amendments will be conducted annually. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to expand their services in the courier market. Qualified service providers can offer various courier solutions, such as document handling, medical specimen deliveries, high-value item transportation, and managed services for asset recovery and disposal of hazardous substances. This contract is well-suited for businesses specialising in secure and reliable delivery services, enabling them to diversify their client base by working with multiple public sector clients across the UK. Interested businesses must meet the selection criteria and participate in the relevant sub-categories to maximise their chances of winning a place on the DPS. ## Notice PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Courier Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Clients may specify specific, or a combination of different types of service. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprises of secure overnight and same day collection and delivery services to UK and International locations for standard and specialist items. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2022/S 000-005194 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PA invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS for the supply of Courier Services. The DPS will be accessible by all current and future Clients of PA. The DPS may be used by all NHS Trusts, Social Housing Providers, Local Authorities, Blue Light Services, Education, Charities and all other contracting authorities that are located in the United Kingdom including those listed in Schedule 1 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Clients may specify different types of courier services. These may be specific, or a combination of different types of service. The DPS requires relevant qualified service providers and comprises of secure overnight and same day collection and delivery services to UK and International locations for standard and specialist items which include, but are not limited to: * Documents, parcels, pallets and bulk movement. * Secure collection and delivery of examination test papers and associated materials. * Medical items which include samples, specimens and biological substances such as, pathogens, infectious and non-infectious substances, pharmaceuticals, controlled drugs and associated medical equipment and documents. * High values items. * Managed services for asset recovery. * Managed services for secure collection, delivery and disposal of explosive substances. Organisations are invited to participate in one, some or all the sub-categories above. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6V6A683T2F Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001252-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | Lots value | £100,000,000 | | 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 | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL4 0JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Farnworth North | | Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001252-2025 - 24 Feb 2022 at 16:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005194-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/ - http://www.procurementassist.co.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6V6A683T2F - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Courier-services./6V6A683T2F ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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