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Secure Document Exchange Service

CPS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has awarded a contract for a Secure Document Exchange Service under the Crown Commercial Service RM 6280 Postal Services and Solutions framework. The contract, valued at £1,217,406.41 GBP, involves providing secure overnight document exchange services across a network including barristers, solicitors, police forces, and other entities, with operations spanning several regions in the United Kingdom including London, South East, South West, and more. The procurement process relied on a selective method via a call-off from the framework agreement, with the contracting period scheduled from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for courier services specialising in secure and reliable logistics. With a contract centred around high-demand regions like London and other strategic areas, businesses providing comprehensive document and parcel delivery services, especially those with established networks and adaptable logistics capabilities, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to expand their customer base and enhance service offerings within the legal and law enforcement sectors.

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Notice Title

Secure Document Exchange Service

Notice Description

This is a contract to provide the Crown Prosecution Service with a secure overnight document exchange services, for Monday to Friday pickup and delivery across the exchange network and additional add hoc requirements This is a closed member to member next day mail and parcel network that provides a secure and reliable collections/deliveries between which consists of barristers, solicitors, police forces etc. Additional information: The contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial Service RM 6280 Postal Services and Solutions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06e15f34-1d92-42ad-a4b1-fdef64dc097a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c645af7-11c4-4c07-89be-1ef134bae711
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,217,406 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,217,406 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX NETWORK SERVICES

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