Award

Postal Goods and Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the "Postal Goods and Services" tender led by the Crown Commercial Service, which is based in Liverpool, England. This tender falls under the services category and includes an array of postal and telecommunications-related goods and services. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 17th February 2015, with a duration set until 16th February 2018. The total value of the contract is approximately £1.5 billion, with a minimum value of £400 million. Delivery is expected across several locations, including British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in postal services, equipment supply, and logistics. Companies that provide calculation-type machinery, software for information systems, or mailing services would find this procurement particularly relevant. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting an inclusive approach to fostering growth and competition in the services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Goods and Services

Notice Description

Redacted Supplier Framework Agreement - RM1063 Postal Goods and Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-857dae4c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac2530e-d581-41d4-b958-e5894af474eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

30130000 - Post-office equipment

30144000 - Calculation-type machines

48000000 - Software package and information systems

60161000 - Parcel transport services

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 201511 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2015 - 16 Feb 2018 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GI SOLUTIONS GROUP

Further Information

Notice URLs

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