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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The British Transport Police has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Mail Collection and Delivery" in the postal and telecommunications services sector. This contract involves the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels within the UK, covering the regions of England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and it reached the award stage on 23rd March 2026. DX Network Services Limited has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which is valued at £1,671,278. The contract will be active from 1st July 2026 until 30th June 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the postal and telecommunications services industry, specifically those capable of handling national mail logistics efficiently. Companies experienced in delivering services across the UK, especially larger firms due to the scale of operations required, would find excellent opportunities for expansion through involvement in such contracts. The sustained contract period of four years allows businesses to plan and optimize their operations effectively to ensure consistent service delivery and potentially explore further related opportunities within the framework agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mail Collection and Delivery

Notice Description

Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-413d18c7-c729-467f-ab0b-56a1e9297868
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaec2f3a-9b47-43cb-a470-bf11d06408c6
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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,671,278 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,671,278 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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