Zero Emissions Courier Scheme

Contract summary

Industry

• Courier services - 64120000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£0 to £200,000

Procurement reference

LBOWF001-DN241144-76678633

Published date

9 August 2017

Closing date

17 March 2017

Contract start date

1 May 2017

Contract end date

30 April 2019

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest was successful in securing funding from the Mayor's Air Quality Fund for the launch and operation of a zero emissions courier service in the borough. Funding is available over 2 years for the operation of a courier service to businesses and their customers in the borough. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a Service Delivery Partner to develop and operate a Zero Emissions Courier Service in the borough for the period of two years, with an option for an additional two years. Any extension of the service will be reliant on generating revenue and/or (as yet unidentified) additional funding and will be at the sole discretion of the Council.
The operation of the courier service includes (but is not limited to);
• The management of the service and development of the business
• Undertaking of all deliveries
• Employment of staff
• Customer interface
• The upkeep and maintenance of vehicles
• Premises to operate the service from

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Award information

Awarded date

1 July 2017

Contract start date

1 August 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2019

Total value of contract

£184,738.76

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Outspoken Delivery

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About the buyer

Contact name

Michael Sargeant

Address

Waltham Forest Town Hall
Forest Road
London
E17 4JF
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2084968195

Email

michael.sargeant@walthamforest.gov.uk

Website

http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/