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Off Site Mail Screening

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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18 Mar 2021 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade, which is seeking service providers for the "Off Site Mail Screening" project, specifically focused on the security screening of postal and parcel items, including those from Royal Mail. The procurement falls under the postal services industry category and has a total value of £90,000. The contract period is set to commence on 6 April 2021 and will last until 6 April 2024. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 23 October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in postal services or security screening. Companies that specialise in logistics, postal operations, or security solutions may find this contract particularly advantageous to pursue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this project aligns with the government's aim to support local businesses and foster competitive growth in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Off Site Mail Screening

Notice Description

The security screening of all Royal Mail as well as other postal and parcel items that include other courier parcels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83a3c9d6-ef9a-412d-b04c-8df5291a8272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11711f54-fbde-4cf1-aada-0578369432ef
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
SME
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2021 - 6 Apr 2024 3-4 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

SWISS POST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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