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title: "Courier Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036002"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# Courier Services

Buyer: THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036002

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## Summary

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recently completed the procurement process for Courier Services. The contract, worth £7,000,000 over 7 years, was awarded to CitySprint UK Limited. The services required include same day national courier services, next day/overnight courier services, and international courier services. The procurement stage was selective, conducted through a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender was for a Managed Service Provider of courier services available 24/7, with a focus on timely and sensitive deliveries like programme rushes and broadcast equipment. The location of the services will be primarily in the UK.

This tender opportunity for Courier Services by the BBC offers a chance for businesses in the courier industry to grow their operations. Companies equipped to provide 24/7 courier services with expertise in handling time-sensitive deliveries would be well-suited to compete. The contract value of £7,000,000 presents a significant business opportunity, especially for firms offering national and international courier services. Interested parties can engage with the BBC through the provided online portal for submission and participate in the selective procurement process to potentially win the contract.

## Notice

The BBC has awarded a contract for the delivery of Courier Services. The contract is for a Managed Service Provider of courier services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year via their own network and third party providers for delivery of packages, goods and equipment of varying dimensions and weights. Although the majority of movements are standard deliveries, there is a requirement for specialist and time sensitive movements such as programme rushes that are time sensitive and broadcast equipment i.e., lighting and cameras. Three main services are required: same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services and international courier services. Services must be bookable via an online booking tool access via BBC single sign on, supported by offline support. The value of PS7,000,000 includes the expected total value of spend for the full Term of the contract (7 years). NB - the total values are not committed spend, and are therefore only an expectation of spend that could be made through the Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for a Managed Service Provider of courier services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year via their own network and third party providers for delivery of packages, goods and equipment of varying dimensions and weights. Although the majority of movements are standard deliveries, there is a requirement for specialist and time sensitive movements such as programme rushes that are time sensitive and broadcast equipment i.e., lighting and cameras. Three main services are required: same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services and international courier services. Services must be bookable via an online booking tool access via BBC single sign on, supported by offline support.

Options: The Contract will have a three (3) month implementation period prior to Service Commencement. The Contract will have an initial term of five (5) years from the Service Commencement date. The initial term may be extended at the BBC's discretion on two (2) occasions, by up to twelve (12) calendar months on each occasion.

Renewal: The Contract will have a three (3) month implementation period prior to Service Commencement. The Contract will have an initial term of five (5) years from the Service Commencement date. The initial term may be extended at the BBC's discretion on two (2) occasions, by up to twelve (12) calendar months on each occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027398-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITYSPRINT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027398-2023
- 18 Aug 2022 at 14:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023002-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/

## Provenance

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