# Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Crown Commercial Service](/buyers/crown-commercial-service/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1,000,000,000
- Published: 19 January 2024
- Planned start: 11 August 2025
- Planned end: 10 August 2029
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: cff245e1-2f9f-4617-9723-b33f5e95d9e2-715055
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93437ccf-36b2-47a0-a379-94b9a2936667

## 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\. Additional information: 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

## Related contract awards

- [Construction Professional Services](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-ef9d53d6-d412-4bf4-a5cc-856df493e69d): Crown Commercial Service
- [Audit and Assurance Services Two \(A&AS2\)](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-134ddb7b-5d67-4256-819f-96af62f09e23): Crown Commercial Service
- [The Provision of Workday Licences](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-bf5442b9-cd6a-45f9-8b27-72a80f29e560): Crown Commercial Service

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cff245e1-2f9f-4617-9723-b33f5e95d9e2-715055)