UK_2023_The supply of Courier services to the British Council for UK and Ireland Examinations

Concepts

• courier services
• ireland
• british council
• supply of courier services
• provision of courier services
• multi-modal courier
• courier requirements
• different types of services
• examinations
• uk visas

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) document invites suppliers to bid for the provision of courier services for collection, secure storage, delivery and return of exam material for two years, with potential extension for an additional year.

Total Quantity or Scope

The department is responsible for running examinations at different locations around the UK. These are managed from a central hub in London at the British Council at Redman Place in Stratford, London E20. We have courier requirements for 2 different types of services: Firstly, we run Secure English Language Testing (SELT) examinations on behalf of His Majesty’s Government (HMG) for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). The materials and equipment for these exams are packed into secure suitcases in our confidential materials store. The cases are collected and delivered to exam venues – typically they need to reach the exam venue at 6.30 am on a Saturday. The same process happens in reverse after the exams have finished. Additional information: The total estimated contract value for years 1 & 2 is £210k

Renewal Options

The contract for the provision of courier services for collection, secure storage, delivery and return of exam material is for two years, with potential extension for an additional year.

CPV Codes

• 64120000 - Courier services
• 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Suppliers who wish to express an interest and take part in the tender process will be required to register on our e-Tendering portal In-Tend hosted at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil.Once registered, bidders must log-in to the website where they can view the project and access the bidders pack and submit their return. Bidders will also be required to demonstrate their capability and `means of proof` will be required. These conditions are outlined in the ITT. The British Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.