Planning

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

04 Nov 2024 at 11:42

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a planned procurement for the 'DWP Parliamentary Courier Service,' focusing on post and courier services within London. This bespoke courier service facilitates the transport of highly confidential documents between key parliamentary and ministerial locations and the DWP headquarters at Caxton House. Relevant dates include a future notice date on 11 November 2024, with the contract period set to start on 31 March 2025 and end on 30 March 2027. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and primarily targets organisations within the postal and courier services industry, with an estimated contract value ranging from £80,000 to £160,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in secure courier and delivery services, particularly those experienced in handling confidential materials within metropolitan areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to leverage this opportunity for growth by securing a significant, long-term government contract. Ideal contenders would have proven capabilities in logistics within high-security contexts and the capacity to meet stringent deadlines and service requirements. The procurement method details have yet to be disclosed, providing an open framework for business engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

Notice Description

The DWP Parliamentary Courier Service is a bespoke courier service used for the transport of (sometimes highly confidential) documents between Caxton House (DWP headquarters) and parliamentary and ministerial locations, transferring courier mail items between key locations within the London area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a26213-65dc-4c49-b9bf-1d77cd8f4f65
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.culshaw@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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