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DWP Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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30 Mar 2022 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "DWP Courier Service," which involves providing an internal courier service for the transportation of mail between various sites. This service falls under the category of post and courier services (CPV code: 64100000). The contract is valued at £19,805,432 and spans from 2 May 2022 to 1 May 2025. This tender was a selective procurement method, awarded after the call-off from a framework agreement, and officially published on 30 March 2022.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses in the postal and logistics sectors, particularly those with capabilities in managing internal courier services across multiple locations. Companies that have experience in contract fulfilment for large-volume mail services, as well as those able to coordinate seamlessly with government agencies, would be well positioned to compete. The scale and duration of the contract provide an attractive prospect for business growth and stability within the industry.

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Notice Title

DWP Courier Service

Notice Description

Provision of an Internal Courier Service for the movement of courier mail between the Contracting Authority's sites, third party and partner organisation sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08fa9768-419d-4b32-8f7a-8a1a2360e3ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,805,432 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,805,432 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 1 May 2025 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Ian Woodstock
Contact Email
ian.woodstock@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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