“The procurement process was conducted under the Light Touch Regime”.

Type of procedure reads “Competitive procedure with negotiation” due to limitations within the system.

The contracts for Courier Services were due to expire providing the opportunity for the Authorities to join together in securing future provision of services and PPS were requested to review opportunities and potential strategies in relation to the services.

The review highlighted significant potential for the Authorities to work smarter, optimise their demand for services and for cost benefits driven by consolidation of and competition for supply.

A tender process, conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), was recommended, agreed and then undertaken as the vehicle to achieve all elements.

“The procurement process was conducted under the Light Touch Regime”.

Type of procedure reads “Competitive procedure with negotiation” due to limitations within the system.

The contracts for Courier Services were due to expire providing the opportunity for the Authorities to join together in securing future provision of services and PPS were requested to review opportunities and potential strategies in relation to the services.

The review highlighted significant potential for the Authorities to work smarter, optimise their demand for services and for cost benefits driven by consolidation of and competition for supply.

A tender process, conducted under the Light Touch Regime (LTR), was recommended, agreed and then undertaken as the vehicle to achieve all elements.