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title: "Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics - Y20020"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032ecc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)"
published: "2022-09-28"
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# Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics - Y20020

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032ecc

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (t/a KCS) has recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply of Courier Services and Specialist Logistics." This tender was categorised under post and courier services in the services industry. The process involved three lots: UK Collection and Delivery, International Collection and Delivery, and Specialist Items Logistics Services. The tender aimed to select suppliers for these services and included details on delivery mechanisms, specifications, and evaluation criteria. The deadline for submissions was on June 6, 2022, with the award period starting on the same day.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses in the courier and logistics industry, particularly those capable of handling international shipments and specialist items. Entities with experience in healthcare logistics, secure delivery services, and transportation of dangerous goods would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The open procedure approach allows a wide range of suppliers to participate, fostering competition and innovation within the sector. Businesses interested in expanding their service offerings in the designated regions should consider engaging with the Kent County Council's procurement processes.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will be split into 3 LOTs: LOT 1 - UK Collection and Delivery LOT 1 covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Same day delivery * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Transportation of examination papers and related documents * Secure storage facility * Full managed service LOT 2 - International Collection and Delivery LOT 2 covers international collection and delivery services documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Full managed service LOT 3 - Specialist Items Logistics Services LOT 3 covers a full managed service for the collection, storage, and delivery for specialist items, including but not limited to: * Healthcare o Medical Controlled Drugs o Medical equipment o Pathogens o Infectious and non-infectious substances o Specimen transportation * High security data and equipment * Dangerous Goods o Class 1 - Explosives o Class 2 - Gases o Class 3 - Flammable liquids o Class 4 - Flammable solids o Class 5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides o Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances o Class 7 - Radioactive material o Class 8 - Corrosives o Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

### Lot Information

UK Collection and Delivery

LOT 1 covers collection and delivery services within the UK for documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Same day delivery * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Transportation of examination papers and related documents * Secure storage facility * Full managed service Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

International Collection and Delivery

LOT 2 covers international collection and delivery services documents and parcels including but not limited to: * Next day delivery * Time critical delivery * Dedicated delivery * Overnight delivery * Delivery of high value goods * Secure delivery service for confidential documents * Delivery of electronic goods such as laptops and mobile phones * Full managed service Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

Specialist Items Logistics Services

LOT 3 covers a full managed service for the collection, storage, and delivery for specialist items, including but not limited to: * Healthcare o Medical Controlled Drugs o Medical equipment o Pathogens o Infectious and non-infectious substances o Specimen transportation * High security data and equipment * Dangerous Goods o Class 1 - Explosives o Class 2 - Gases o Class 3 - Flammable liquids o Class 4 - Flammable solids o Class 5 - Oxidising substances and organic peroxides o Class 6 - Toxic and infectious substances o Class 7 - Radioactive material o Class 8 - Corrosives o Class 9 - Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods Additional information: To gain access and complete the necessary documents please follow the instruction below Visit - WWW.Kentbusinessportal.org.uk Select - Opportunities Select Organisation - Commercial Services Select the opportunity appropriate to you from the list provided Express interest - you may need to register first Once successful expression is completed you can access and complete the requirements intwo ways 1 - when you register you will receive a successful registration email, this also contains an linktaking you direct to the opportunity 2 - when you log in to proactis go to my activities, select commercial services and you will be presented with the opportunity. Following the instruction from herein

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027196-2022 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A KCS) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BHA COURIERS; GRANBY MARKETING SERVICES; MENZIES DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027196-2022
- 20 Apr 2022 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010288-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.charity.org.gg/Find
- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm
- http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm
- http://www.eastamb.nhs.uk
- http://www.emas.nhs.uk
- http://www.fireService.co.uk/information/ukfrs/
- http://www.gha.gg/
- http://www.guernsey.police.uk/
- http://www.hscni.net/index.php?link=trusts
- http://www.jerseycharities.org/members
- http://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk
- http://www.mod.police.uk
- http://www.neas.nhs.uk
- http://www.niamb.co.uk/
- http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
- http://www.npas.police.uk/
- http://www.nwas.nhs.uk
- http://www.oscr.org.uk/
- http://www.ports.je/JerseyCoastguard/Pages/default.aspx
- http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php
- http://www.scotland.police.uk/
- http://www.scottishambulance.com/WhatWeDo/Default.aspx
- http://www.secamb.nhs.uk
- http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk
- http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
- http://www.wmas.nhs.uk
- http://www.yas.nhs.uk
- https://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Pages/Datasets-and-Reports.aspx
- https://get-information-schools.Service.gov.uk/
- https://gov.wales/
- https://jersey.police.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5bec9f4a-f4bf-ec11-8113-005056b64545
- https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
- https://www.btp.police.uk/
- https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/
- https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/
- https://www.gov.gg/article/119652/Health-Social-Care--Wellbeing
- https://www.gov.gg/article/152949/Government-Departments
- https://www.gov.gg/article/163185/Education-Working--Retiring
- https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/education-training-and-careers/schools-and-colleges/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/health-and-wellbeing/isle-of-man-ambulance-Service/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/affordable-housing/public-sector-housing/housing-authority-contacts/
- https://www.gov.im/categories/home-and-neighbourhood/local-authorities/local-authority-contacts/
- https://www.gov.im/coastguard
- https://www.gov.je/Education/Schools/FindingSchool/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HealthSocialServices/Pages/index.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/HomeAffairs/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Government/Departments/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/Home/RentingBuying/OtherRentalOptions/Pages/OtherHousing.aspx
- https://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactid=87
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
- https://www.hefcw.ac.uk/
- https://www.iompolice.im/
- https://www.local.gov.uk/topics
- https://www.nhs.uk/Servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
- https://www.police.uk/northern-ireland/
- https://www.police.uk/south-wales/
- https://www.rnli.org.gg/guernseys-lifeboat/
- https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
- https://www.swast.nhs.uk/welcome
- https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades
- https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk

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