---
title: "APHA Courier International Specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047e1b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)"
published: "2024-07-17"
---

# APHA Courier International Specialist

Buyer: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047e1b

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## Summary

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) conducted a procurement process for the "APHA Courier International Specialist" contract for courier services in the services category. The procurement was carried out using a limited procurement method with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract involved the transportation of animal samples internationally. The contract was awarded to GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING on 25th June 2024, with a contract value of £160,000. The APHA, acting as the buyer, is located at Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the courier services industry, to compete and grow their operations. Companies specialising in courier services, especially those with experience in international transportation of animal samples, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The awarded contract to GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING indicates the potential for SMEs to successfully compete in such public procurement processes and expand their business presence.

## Notice

Courier service for the international transport of animal samples

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply international courier service to transport animal samples.

### Procurement Information

STA is a stopgap contract due to development of specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022043-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH AGENCY (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GTS ENTERPRISES T/A WORLDNET SHIPPING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022043-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wnshippinguk.com
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

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