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title: "Couriers Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040779"
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buyer: "NEUPC LTD"
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# Couriers Services

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040779

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## Summary

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) is leading a tender process for the creation of a Framework for Courier Services for the Higher Education Sector. The procurement involves three specific specialisms: UK/Domestic Courier Services, International Courier & Mail Services, and Specialist Courier Services. The framework aims to provide a secure end-to-end courier service and is open to all eligible members regardless of their status as contracting authorities under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the award signed on 1st March 2024 for a contract value of GBP 6,000,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in courier services to engage in contracts valued at millions of pounds. Companies offering secure parcel delivery, mail services, and specialist courier services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers to participate, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses of various sizes. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for interested companies to compete for the different lots within the framework.

## Notice

The North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortia (NEUPC) is acting as the lead party in the re-tender to create this Framework for Couriers Services for the Higher Education Sector. The HE Sector requires a secure end to end couriers service for 3 specific specialisms: Lot 1 UK/Domestic Courier Services Lot 2 International Courier & Mail Services Lot 3 Specialist Courier Services A separate tender return must be submitted for each Lot bid for. All agreements resulting from this are available to and apply to: (i)all current Participating Consortia and Members who are "contracting authorities" (as defined in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015). (ii)all current Participating Consortia and Members who currently, and may in the future, fall outside of the legal definition of "bodies governed by public law" for the purposes of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

UK/Domestic Courier Services

Coverage of all UK areas either through direct routes or sub-contracting of some routes to enable a secure parcel delivery service for non-hazardous goods up to the weight of 30kg within the UK. Additional information: The framework is open to all members of HE Regional Consortia listed in this notice regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: The framework will be awarded for an initial 36 month period with an option to extend for 12 months.

International Courier & Mail Services

Coverage of all areas outside the UK either through direct routes or sub-contracting of some routes to enable: i. A secure parcel delivery service for non-hazardous goods up to the weight of 30kg. ii. A global mail delivery service including: *Collection from any member institution for outbound delivery to any destination outside of the UK (allowing for prohibited lists). *Inbound services iii. In addition to the general requirements the awarded Suppliers will be required to provide professional advice where required, including but not limited to: *Import and Export Duty *Import and Export Regulations on restricted or embargoed locations *Restrictions on types of goods that may be imported/exported *HMRC Regulation and regulation at point of delivery. Additional information: The framework is open to all members of HE Regional Consortia listed in this notice regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: The framework will be awarded for an initial 36 month period with an option to extend for 12 months.

Specialist Courier Services

Services offered that are not covered within Lot 1 and Lot 2, e.g. Including but not limited to any one or more than one of: *Dangerous Goods eg Including but not limited to any one or more than one of: ClassType of material 2.1 Flammable gas (for example butane) 2.2 Non-flammable and non-toxic gases which could cause asphyxiation (for example nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide) or oxidisers (for example oxygen) 2.3 Toxic gases (for example chlorine, phosgene) 3 Flammable liquids (for example lighter fluid, petrol) 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives 4.2 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion 4.3 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 5.1 Oxidising substances 5.2 Organic peroxides 6.1 Toxic substances 6.2 Infectious substances 7 Radioactive material 8 Corrosive substances 9 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles *Exhibition Freight - mainly related to International Student Recruitment fairs arranged by organisations such as the British Council. *Other Freight - Transport of large/heavier than 30kg items requiring specialist packaging *Same Day Delivery (subject to restrictions such as distance/range and collection times) Additional information: The framework is open to all members of HE Regional Consortia listed in this notice regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities for the purpose of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015

Renewal: The framework will be awarded for an initial 36 month period with an option to extend for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £8,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC LTD; CRESCENT PURCHASING LTD; EUROPEAN UNION; HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIUM WALES; LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD; NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LTD; SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AXIS GLOBAL FREIGHT SERVICES; CITYSPRINT (UK; DHL INTERNATIONAL; DPD GROUP; LOGISTICA EUROPE; OUTSPOKEN LOGISTICS; ROYAL MAIL GROUP; SAME DAY DISPATCH; SKYNET WORLDWIDE EXPRESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012926-2024
- 3 Oct 2023 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029115-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk
- https://neupc.ac.uk/
- https://neupc.ac.uk/about-us
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=853464418
- https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#!/members
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Post-and-courier-services./2ZN973G38N
- https://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk/members/our-members/
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.neupc.ac.uk/who-are-our-members
- https://www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/our-members
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/our-members/
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/
- https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/

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