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Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:56

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06 Feb 2025 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)" under the industry category of Mail Delivery Services (CPV: 64121100). The procurement was carried out by calling off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £1,345,000, covers postal services for DEFRA's various sites, including locations in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period commenced on 31 January 2025 and will end on 30 January 2027.

This contract, awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd, creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistical and delivery services, facilitating potential partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities. Companies with expertise in extensive mail delivery operations can explore collaborations or enhancement of service offerings. This procurement is particularly suitable for larger enterprises as it shows a preference for businesses other than SMEs and VCSEs, based on the outlined suitability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)

Notice Description

Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19caf26d-2aab-4718-9e4a-9a317335d397
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf766ca-2a08-4fb1-971e-0f105be137a4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,345,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,345,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 1-2 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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