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Postal Services Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process for a Postal Services Contract, specifically aimed at providing unsorted mail collection and next day delivery services. Located in Liverpool, England, this procurement falls under the postal services industry category, with a total contract value of £64,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to DX Network Services on 30 September 2019. The contract will remain in effect from 21 October 2019 until 16 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and logistics sectors, particularly those offering comprehensive mail collection and delivery services. Companies with capabilities in managing unsorted mail or providing next day delivery solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in government contracts such as this can foster growth and enhance market presence for those involved in public sector logistics operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services Contract

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) has a requirement for a Supplier to provide an unsorted mail collection from two locations. This contract has been awarded and is being published to comply with government transparency requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b312fe-b6de-4349-962f-2432fb0a9132
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

64110000 - Postal services

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2019 - 16 Feb 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Department for Transport : Department for Transport
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

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

DX NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

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