Award

Postal Services and Solutions

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

26 Oct 2023 at 16:52

AwardUpdate

25 Oct 2023 at 09:02

Award

24 Oct 2023 at 14:39

Planning

04 Aug 2022 at 07:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for Postal Services and Solutions through a multi-supplier Framework Contract. The contract, valued at £1.6 billion, is intended for use by various UK public sector bodies. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period will run from 3rd October 2023 to 2nd October 2027.

This tender for Postal Services and Solutions presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers involved in postal, office equipment, technology, and related services. The Crown Commercial Service aims to transform mailroom operations into digital environments, offering a platform to engage with Central Government Departments and other public sector bodies for the provision of postal services and solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Postal Services and Solutions

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement in the form of a multi supplier Framework Contract consisting of eight (8) Lots for the provision of postal services and solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for meeting the current and future needs for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government. This Framework Contract replaces the existing Framework Contract (RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions) and includes services that will capture new technologies and innovations to support Buyers in adopting improved communications processes and transforming their mailroom operations to become more digital environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3bad8788
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30123400 - Folding machines

30124520 - Scanner document feeders

30130000 - Post-office equipment

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

30197310 - Letter openers

30216130 - Barcode readers

38520000 - Scanners

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

43411000 - Sorting and screening machines

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48311000 - Document management software package

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51611100 - Hardware installation services

64100000 - Post and courier services

72212311 - Document management software development services

72512000 - Document management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2027 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

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