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Provision Of Secure Courier Services

D V L A

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18 May 2017 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) seeking proposals for the "Provision of Secure Courier Services," classified under courier services (CPV code 64120000). This tender is for securing transportation services to transmit sensitive DVLA mail between its headquarters in Swansea, Wales, and 18 remote offices across the UK. The contract has been awarded, with a budget of £68,000, and is effective from 3rd April 2017 until 31st August 2017. The tender was concluded with notable deadlines, with the bid submission period having ended on 24th March 2017.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure logistics and courier services. Companies equipped to handle sensitive shipments and those experienced in providing secure transport for legal documents and media are well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their clientele, particularly within governmental agencies and public sector organisations, fostering stronger relationships within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision Of Secure Courier Services

Notice Description

DVLA has an ongoing business requirement for provision of a Secure Courier to carry out its transportation needs in line with the following requirements. DVLA requires a secure mail service for the secure transfer of certain DVLA mail between its headquarters in Swansea (at Morriston and Fforestfach) and its remote network workers located at 18 Offices throughout the United Kingdom. These offices support the DVLA's ANPR operators, and Enforcement officers. The DVLA also utilises the services of Post Office Ltd, to undertake activity on Returned to Drawer (RD) cheques and therefore transports documentation to and from The Post Office Ltd Provision is also needed for Ad hoc requirements which require a secure delivery and collection service, these include CD/media, portable hard drives, court papers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135f7f4e-be99-4503-966d-67cfe53e86f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
D V L A
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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