IP012ITT06-26-01 Parcel and pallet delivery services

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06935cProcurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned

Estimated value

£4.2m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

12 Jun 2026

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Description

ESPO is a public sector owned professional buying organisation (PSBO), that specialise in providing a wide range of goods and services to the public sector. It offers a catalogue range of over 28,000 products and delivers throughout England, Scotland and Wales. At present, ESPO dispatch in the region of 300,000 parcels and 6,500 pallets per annum. At this time, ESPO is undertaking a wholesale review of its existing contracts for parcel and pallet delivery services. As part of this project ESPO are looking to conduct preliminary market engagement with a range of relevant suppliers in this market. The purpose of this will be to help shape future procurement strategies. Interested suppliers are asked to note that it is not ESPO’s intention to permit any future contracts or frameworks awarded to be utilised by any of ESPO’s customer. For the avoidance of doubt any arrangements will be solely for the use of ESPO.

Scope

Reference
IP012ITT06-26-01
Total value
£4,166,667 excluding VAT
£5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2028 to 31 Mar 2033
Main category
services
CPV classifications
64100000
60161000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)