Planning

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

11 Nov 2024 at 15:09

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has planned a procurement process for the "DWP Parliamentary Courier Service," which falls under the post and courier services industry category. This tender covers the transport of confidential documents between DWP headquarters at Caxton House and various parliamentary and ministerial locations within London. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is set to commence with key dates including a future notice date of 18th November 2024 and a contract period starting on 31st March 2025 and concluding on 30th March 2027. The service location is primarily in London, and the contract has an estimated value of £160,000, with a minimum initial value of £80,000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for experienced courier service providers, particularly those capable of handling confidential documents and operating within London. SME businesses are especially encouraged to participate given the DWP's suitability criteria. Companies with capabilities in secure document transport and experience in government or corporate courier services will find this an excellent opportunity to secure a significant and stable contract for the next two years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

Notice Description

The DWP Parliamentary Courier Service is a bespoke courier service used for the transport of (sometimes highly confidential) documents between Caxton House (DWP headquarters) and parliamentary and ministerial locations, transferring courier mail items between key locations within the London area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c17d34a-7df6-490e-9e61-cdeffd04e58c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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