Published date: 19 January 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Tobacco goods - 15991000
Chemical products - 24000000
Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables - 33141000
Pharmaceutical products - 33600000
Biological evidence collection kits - 33954000
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts - 35300000
Knives - 39241100
Dispatch system - 42961400
Warehouse management system - 42965100
Pallet-picking system - 42998000
Sorting and screening machines - 43411000
Pallets - 44143000
Goods-handling equipment - 44423300
Standard freight containers - 44613300
Storage containers - 44613400
Container storage system - 44614300
Site preparation and clearance work - 45111200
Document management system - 48311100
Bar coding software package - 48720000
Automation system - 48921000
Reconditioning services of vehicles - 50117300
Vehicle towing-away services - 50118110
Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles - 50118400
Demolition services of vehicles - 50190000
Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000
Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 63000000
Post and courier services - 64100000
Land sale services - 70122100
Sale of real estate - 70123000
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000
Laboratory services - 71900000
System quality assurance assessment and review services - 72225000
Supporting services for the government - 75130000
Auction services - 79342400
Electronic auction services - 79342410
Packaging and related services - 79920000
Auction organisation services - 79957000
Stock-control services - 79991000
Pathology services - 85111800
Blood analysis services - 85111810
Bacteriological analysis services - 85111820
Services provided by medical laboratories - 85145000
Refuse and waste related services - 90500000
Cleaning and sanitation services - 90900000
Archive destruction services - 92512100
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£1,000,000,000
Procurement reference
RM6354
Published date
19 January 2024
Approach to market date
24 January 2025
Contract start date
11 August 2025
Contract end date
10 August 2029
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Third Sector and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions required by UK Central Government Departments.
The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement.
Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | £50,000,000 |
| 2026/2027 | £200,000,000 |
| 2027/2028 | £350,000,000 |
| 2028/2029 | £400,000,000 |
Links
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001894-2024
- Notice of planned procurement
Additional text
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It is the intention that this procurement will be constructed into Lots.
Key service elements will be:
- International movements, storage and inbound freight services
- Customs clearance
- Receipt and quality checking of goods
- Kitting and co packing (including automation)
- Storage including pick and pack
- Transport & distribution
- Courier services including, secure services, same day and overnight movements
- Collection and delivery of specimens, samples, pharmaceutical and controlled drugs
- Secure collection and storage of examination papers
- Repacking, recycling/disposal, destruction and resale
- Collection, delivery and disposal of firearms and explosives
About the buyer
Contact name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Address
9th Floor, Capital Building, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England
Telephone
+44 345 410 2222
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
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Approach to market date: 24 January 2025
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