Tenders/Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Solution for a Courier Service

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Solution for a Courier Service

Simply Serve Ltd

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 7, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Software. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Provision of an Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Solution for a Courier Service --- Extracted from documents --- Planning Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Solution for a Courier Service Simply Serve Ltd UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-105060 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-07b3b8 Published 5 November 2026, 10:56am Watch this notice Contents Open all Scope Engagement Participation Submission Contracting authority Download PDF version OCDS release OCDS record Share this notice Twitter LinkedIn Email Copy link Print this notice Report concerns about this procurement Scope Scope Reference C487720 Description Provision of an Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Solution for a Courier Service Total value (estimated) £247,200 excluding VAT £296,640 including VAT Above the relevant threshold Contract dates (estimated) 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2030 Possible extension to 31 May 2032 5 years Main procurement category Services CPV classifications 48517000 - IT software package 64120000 - Courier services Engagement Engagement Engagement deadline 23 November 2026 Engagement process description Preliminary market engagement questionnaire. Please email: dirk.williamson@somersetft.nhs.uk for a copy of the questionnaire. Participation Participation Particular suitability Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) Submission Submission Publication date of tender notice (estimated) 1 December 2026 Contracting authority Contracting authority Simply Serve Ltd Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLV-9789-JMMW Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil BA21 4AT United Kingdom Email: dirk.williamson@somersetft.nhs.uk Website: https://www.simplyserveltd.co.uk / Region: UKK23 - Somerset Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government Back to top

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 105060-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Simply Serve Ltd

Simply Serve Ltd has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Simply Serve Ltd in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 105060-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.