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Provision of a Face to Face Offline Channel Shift Service

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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24 Aug 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has concluded the procurement process titled "Provision of a Face to Face Offline Channel Shift Service," classified under "Post office counter services" (CPV: 64114000). This service involves providing front office counter services at post office outlets throughout the UK, enabling public access to services like passport applications and driving licence submissions and renewals. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract spanning from 25 July 2023 to 25 July 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 January 2023 and the award date of 25 July 2023.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers with capabilities to handle extensive front office operations. Companies specializing in public-facing services and those with an established presence in the UK could find this contract highly beneficial. Such businesses would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities within this framework, enhancing their service portfolio and strengthening their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Face to Face Offline Channel Shift Service

Notice Description

Front Office Counters Service (FOCS) Access a range of front office counter services at post office outlets throughout the UK on behalf of central government. This will give the general public access to services such as passport applications and driving licence submissions and renewals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e15a064-0801-46b4-8f90-463db56302b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9182a491-cac4-4e82-82e9-433dd28b71e3
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

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2026 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POST OFFICE

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