UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract
Awarded

Award of Courier Services for University of Essex Campus Deliveries

Awarded 03 Oct 2021

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Awarded03 Oct 2021
Value£100,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 2y 1mo ago3y term
Awarded 3 Oct 2021Expired 3 Oct 2024

University of Essex awarded a contract to Nelson Couriers for courier services to deliver and collect post and parcels between its three campuses in Colchester, Southend, and Loughton, scheduled one day per week on Tuesdays.

The supplier also provides ad-hoc delivery of work-from-home equipment to staff home addresses for the ITS department, along with other ad-hoc services as specified.

The contract value is £100,000.

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