Award

Provision of internal courier services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

13 Jun 2019 at 09:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking a supplier for the 'Provision of internal courier services' under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender is classified under the courier services industry and has an estimated value of £14,900,000. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2019 and continue until 1 May 2021. The tender period concluded on 8 October 2018, with the contract awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd on 24 January 2019. The operational services will be provided across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in secure and timely delivery services. Businesses adept at managing logistics with the capability to offer both scheduled and ad hoc courier services, including same-day deliveries, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate adherence to strict operational requirements and provide secure vehicles suitable for diverse transport needs will likely have a competitive edge in responding to similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of internal courier services

Notice Description

The Supplier must provide a Next Day service offering daily secure Visits to all the Sites. The types and volumes of Items will vary at each of the Sites. The Customer requires that each Site receives a scheduled timed Visit within the constraints provided, which must be adhered to at all times. The Supplier will not be required to make Collections and Deliveries at weekends or UK / Northern Ireland bank holidays other than by special arrangement. Where office closures on a bank holiday differ between England & Wales and Scotland, Visits should continue to Sites that are not affected by the bank holiday. The Supplier will be required to provide pre-arranged Same Day point to point Collection and Delivery on an ad hoc basis upon request from the Customer. Where the Customer requires an ad hoc Same Day Collection and Delivery, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided. Within 4 Working Hours of receipt of the request, the Supplier must provide the Customer with a quote for the service using the information provided. The Visit will take place on a pre-arranged date and/or time. On occasion the Visit may take place at the weekend.The Supplier must provide appropriate, secure, hard sided vehicles (unless otherwise specified by the Customer) in relation to the size, type and weight of the Items in transit, giving consideration to any Site access limitations and specific requirements detailed on the request.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84900f3f-2326-45ef-b04e-50613d8cdbb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d671d86b-390d-49f0-a72b-8e025eaddda0
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

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 1 May 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

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