Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1b-3261-737f-a2e3-614cb43e69c4/rm3799-specialist-courier-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # RM3799 Specialist Courier Services [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £400,000,000 Published 27 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Crown Commercial Service (the Authority) has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies (see list attached to this Notice), and any future successors to these organisations, which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. This Procurement has established a multi Supplier public sector Framework Agreement for the purchase of Specialist Courier Services. The Framework Agreement compromises 6 individual Lots. The Authority reserved the right for Contracting Authorities to hold an electronic auction during further competition prior to an award of a contract. The Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of three (3) years; the Authority may extend the duration of the Framework Agreement for any period up to a maximum of one (1) year. Potential Providers had the opportunity to bid for one, all or any combination of the Lots. Additional information: Previously we published an Opportunity Notice on Contracts Finder, which can be accessed via this link: [contractsfinder.service.gov.uk](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b8181f1-70cd-46eb-82f4-8e5448ebce76?p=@RPT0=NjJNT08=UFQxUlR) The relevant OJEU Contract Notice (together with its Corrigendum) has been provided as an attachment to this Award Notice, for the convenience of users. Please note: Financial values stated in this Award Notice are estimates: Crown Commercial Service does not guarantee any Supplier a minimum level of business or any business through this Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement is for a duration of 3 years, which the stated Contract End Date reflects. However, Crown Commercial Service has the option to extend for a further period, not exceeding one (1) year, at the end of the 3 years. The duration is the time available for Contracting Authorities to place orders. Read full description ## CPV classification Post and courier services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f9c67a9d-79c4-4e75-96c3-4c2dcddbdfe5) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Crown Commercial Service: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) [Sector More Postal & telecoms services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/postal-telecoms-services) ## More tenders like this [Post Office Branch - Porthleven · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f26-7105-9baf-83f6228041ef/post-office-branch-porthleven) [Post Office Branch - Newlyn · Post Office Limited · 87 days left · 13 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5f73-73e7-863c-621698162391/post-office-branch-newlyn) [Post Office Branch - Brabazon Road · Post Office Limited · 7 days left · 25 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fc3-71dc-b775-e86e4d62cd65/post-office-branch-brabazon-road) [Postal and telecommunications services – Usługi pocztowe · Kasa Rolniczego Ubezpieczenia Społecznego · 17 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-66c5-716c-a153-f4e0d2c3f2c9/poland-postal-and-telecommunications-services-uslugi-pocztowe) [Postal services related to parcels – Accord-Cadre pour le transport de documents et colis de moins de 30kg en express · EDF SA · 32 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6693-737e-ba6c-c2746f617690/france-postal-services-related-to-parcels-accord-cadre-pour-le-transport-de) [Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals – Procurement of newspaper distribution · Ministry of Transport · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-66f7-7002-b14b-7bfe728ca49a/norway-postal-services-related-to-newspapers-and-periodicals-procurement-of)