---
title: "Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037eb2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMMERCIAL SERVICES"
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# Outsourced Distribution Service - Y23055

Buyer: COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037eb2

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## Summary

The Commercial Services Kent Ltd is seeking outsourced next day delivery distribution services outside of its fleet delivery range primarily in Kent. The procurement process is currently active with a value of GBP 7,500,000. The tender, with Tender ID DN641214, falls under the services category and is of the main procurement category. The procurement method is an open procedure with an open bid submission period until 16th December 2022. The procurement process is managed by Kent County Council, and all relevant details can be accessed via the electronic submission method.

This tender by Commercial Services Kent Ltd offers opportunities for businesses providing courier services to expand their operations by providing outsourced delivery solutions. Businesses with experience in multi-modal courier services, particularly those operating in Kent, can compete for this contract. The tender presents a chance for growth by supplying next day delivery services and managing loading bay operations. Interested businesses can gain access to the necessary documents by following the submission terms and instructions provided by the buyer, Kent County Council.

## Notice

The provision of an outsourced next day delivery distribution solution to its customers outside of our own fleet delivery range which is primarily Kent. The provision is to also include the management of the loading bay operation for the required deliveries. Exact details of areas that will be serviced under this Contract will be advised and agreed between the parties' post award and may be amended (increased or reduced) during the life of the Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an outsourced next day delivery distribution solution to its customers outside of our own fleet delivery range which is primarily Kent. The provision is to also include the management of the loading bay operation for the required deliveries. Exact details of areas that will be serviced under this Contract will be advised and agreed between the parties' post award and may be amended (increased or reduced) during the life of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004660-2023 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Additional buyers | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004660-2023
- 7 Dec 2022 at 10:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034592-2022
- 3 Nov 2022 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031061-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.commercalservices.org.uk
- http://www.commercialservices.org.uk
- http://www.procurementservicesgroup.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=14267114-6b5b-ed11-811b-9f38301b3091

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