Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Fulfilment services

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Fulfilment services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Fulfilment services required by UK Central Government Departments. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of market and customer engagement. The entire Framework Agreement Estimated Value range is expected to be 200 000 000 GBP up to an upper value of 500 000 000 GBP. Suppliers wishing to engage with the Authority to help shape this commercial vehicle should email logisticsandwarehousing@crowncommercial.gov.uk Quoting “RM6329 PIN Interest” in the subject box. Important note: Additional lots are currently being considered but confirmation of the final Framework Agreement structure will be provided following market engagement. Lot 1: Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing, and Fulfilment services. The services may include, but are not limited to, the collection, receipt, storage, management, processing and onward distribution of: pallets; shipping containers; supply items; commodities; parcel; package; vehicles; parts; electronic items; components; fuel; gases; dry Powers; liquids; aggregates; construction materials and products; hazardous goods; temperature controlled goods; weapons and ammunition; pharmaceuticals, controlled drugs and restricted/illegal drugs; assets for disposal/recycling/ repurposing. The services may also be required to provide supply chain consultancy, supply chain management, supplier management, fourth party logistics management, solution design, logistics integrator services, construction site facilities management, laydown solutions, and events logistics. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement with suppliers operating within the logistics, distribution, warehousing, fulfilment and associated services sector. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will use an eSourcing system for this competition and reserves the right to use an electronic auction.