Award

Defra Group Mail Services

DEFRA

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Award

13 Dec 2023 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the collection and delivery of mail services. The title of the contract is "Defra Group Mail Services" in the industry category of Post and courier services. The contract, valued at £705,106 GBP, involves the collection and delivery of mail for all Defra Group sites. The procurement method used was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on November 30, 2023, with the contract period starting on December 1, 2023, and ending on November 30, 2024. The contracting authority is Defra, and the buying organisation was represented by the Defra commercial team.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing mail and courier services to compete for providing services to Defra Group sites in the UK and internationally. Businesses that specialise in post and courier services, especially those with experience in framework agreements and selective procurement processes, are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. The award has been granted to Royal Mail Group Ltd, highlighting potential future opportunities for similar businesses in the industry category of services.

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Notice Title

Defra Group Mail Services

Notice Description

Contract for the collection and delivery of mail for all Defra Group sites with additional mail related services. UK and International.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78638c78-1206-4d77-8cc3-19744af5f62c
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
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
£705,106 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,106 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
dgc commercial
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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