--- title: "SSA_2024_Courier Services Framework ITT" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-27" --- # SSA_2024_Courier Services Framework ITT Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0495ca.json) ## Summary The British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is inviting tenders for a Courier Services Framework ITT, aiming to identify the most effective and efficient provider of international and domestic courier services. This tender is focused on courier services within West Africa, East and Horn Africa, and Southern Africa, both internationally and within individual countries. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 26 September 2024. The total estimated value for these services is approximately £2.1 million, covering operations in 20 countries. The procurement method is open, and interested suppliers must register and submit their bids via the In-Tend portal. The contract is scheduled to commence on 30 September 2024, with a potential duration of three years and an option for a 12-month extension. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in courier services, especially those with demonstrable expertise in providing efficient, timely, and safe delivery solutions. The tendering process is highly suitable for companies that can offer both international and local courier services, ensuring high standards and value for money. SMEs and larger courier service providers with a footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa and the capability to manage logistics across multiple countries will find this opportunity particularly attractive. Given the scope and scale of the contract, it is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations and establish a significant presence in the public sector market across Africa. ## Notice 7.1 Introduction and background to the tender This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. ### Lot Information International Courier services West Africa 7.1 Introduction and background to the tender This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Additional information: 1,000,000 Gbp estimated value of lot 1 Renewal: This contract is for 3 years with an option for renewal for another 12 months National /Domestic courier services provision West Africa This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Renewal: The contract is for initial 3 years with possibility of extension for another 12 months International Courier Services East and Hon Africa This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Renewal: The contract is for initial 3 years with possibility of extension for another 12 months National /Domestic Courier Services East and Hon Africa This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Renewal: The contract will be for initial 3 years with possibility of extension for another 12 months International Courier services Southern Africa This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Additional information: Cluster value is about 1,000,000Gbp Renewal: The contract is for initial 3 years with possibility of extension for another 12 months National/Domestic Courier services Southern Africa This invitation to tender (ITT) seeks to obtain the most effective and efficient business courier services provider for the British Council Sub-Saharan Africa (British Council, SSA), as outlined in the Specification, Clause 7 of the ITT. This will comprise both international (within SSA and overseas) and local (in-country in some cases) courier service for our business courier needs as indicated in the Lots for this tender. The British Council is looking for a supplier with demonstrable expertise in delivering these services to a high standard, while offering excellent value for money effectively, efficiently, timely and safely. During our last financial year (2023/24), approximately GBP PS2,100,000 was spent on courier services across 20 countries of operation, this excludes postage, visa, diplomatic luggage etc. The operations are in the various countries as outlined herein. Renewal: The contract is for initial 3 years with possibility of extension for another 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027339-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL | | Locality | LAGOS | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64120000 - Courier services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2024 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027339-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.britishcouncil.org - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.(https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.)Once ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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