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Mailing of hard copy briefing packs

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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04 Jan 2021 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care involved the tender titled "Mailing of hard copy briefing packs". This contract falls under the mailing services category and was located in London, UK. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 24th August 2020. The contract was valued at £13,672.80 and commenced on the same day, concluding on 21st September 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 4th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mailing and logistics services, particularly those capable of managing briefings or similar communications. Companies that provide mailing services or have expertise in handling physical documentation would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurements, leveraging their capabilities to serve the public sector effectively.

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Notice Title

Mailing of hard copy briefing packs

Notice Description

Mailing hard copy briefing packs to call handlers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-449e1f69-46ee-4401-961f-b6e9b78b4783
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a39448-4fd7-452e-8a22-1cf63b5f9793
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,672 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,672 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 21 Sep 2020 30 days
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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL MAILING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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