Award

Provision of Postal Services for Careers Offices

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

17 Aug 2020 at 19:20

Award Notice
Award

04 Jun 2020 at 20:21

Award Notice
Tender

18 Mar 2020 at 18:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Postal Services for Careers Offices" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, with a total contract value of £393,000. This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on postal services related to letters. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 9th April 2020, following a tender period that ended on 24th March 2020. The contract period commenced on 29th April 2020 and will run until 28th April 2022, with delivery addressed to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide postal services in line with the framework established under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). Businesses specialising in logistics and postal services will find this acquisition particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their clientele and experience by partnering with a significant central government agency. Interested businesses should consider their capacity to meet the service requirements stipulated within the contract to enhance their competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Postal Services for Careers Offices

Notice Description

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - requirement is being procured under Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions, Lot 2. The Cyber Risk Profile for this Requirement, identified by the Cyber risk Assessment, is Not Applicable (Reference - RAR-UJDB82AJ) Additional information: This is a transparency notice only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ae57a31-80c6-42f3-96e1-ca37cbbca19f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45843c48-32f6-4351-93a7-e3fa265561a1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£393,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£393,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2022 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Angela Benneworth
Contact Email
angela.benneworth100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9272 2665

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LU
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWOFOLD

Further Information

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