Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- CitySprint (UK) Limited
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Procedure
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Sector
- Postal & telecoms services · Courier services (CPV 64120000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
- 027398-2023 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date14 Sep 2023
- Published15 Sep 2023Published 1 day after the contract date
Description
The contract is for a Managed Service Provider of courier services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year via their own network and third party providers for delivery of packages, goods and equipment of varying dimensions and weights. Although the majority of movements are standard deliveries, there is a requirement for specialist and time sensitive movements such as programme rushes that are time sensitive and broadcast equipment i.e., lighting and cameras. Three main services are required: same day National courier services, next day / overnight courier services and international courier services. Services must be bookable via an online booking tool access via BBC single sign on, supported by offline support.
About the supplier
CitySprint (UK) Limited: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 04327611).