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DWP Bulk Mail Postal Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for the "DWP Bulk Mail Postal Service" for the collection and delivery of 2nd class mail across the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £149,000,000 and will be in effect from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2025. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded using a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract includes key deliverables ensuring 99% of mail is delivered to the Royal Mail Access Point within agreed timescales.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the postal and courier services sector. Companies in this industry, especially those with experience in large-scale mail handling and deliveries, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, organised by the Department for Work and Pensions, provides a 2-year opportunity with the potential for two 1-year extension periods, offering stability and scope for growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

DWP Bulk Mail Postal Service

Notice Description

The Bulk Mail contract covers the collection and delivery of 2nd class mail (including physical mail items up to 2kg). Collections are made from 19 fixed sites and delivered throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. The majority of the mail output is collected from APS print centres, the Departments Bulk Print supplier. However, there are a number of DWP operational locations that also utilise this service as a cost effective alternative to Royal Mail 2nd class services. The key deliverable is that 99% of mail is delivered to the Royal Mail (RM) Access Point to allow 'Final Mile' delivery by RM to the end customer within agreed timescales. Additional information: Contract awarded for 2 years from 1/9/23 to 31/8/25 at a value of PS67,472,846. Total value of contract is PS149,000,000 including the optional 2 x 1 year extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e377796-a69a-4cae-a250-37e8f1f5e3af
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,472,846 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Ian Woodstock
Contact Email
ian.woodstock@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL PARCEL UK LTD T/A UK MAIL

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