Tender

GB-Swansea: PS/19/47 Provision of a secure cheque courier

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENCING AGENCY

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Tender

07 May 2019 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a tender for the provision of secure cheque courier services, identified as GB-Swansea: PS/19/47. This procurement, classified under courier services, is based in Swansea, Wales, and involves an open procurement method. The tender period will close on 7th June 2019, with a contract anticipated to commence from 1st August 2019 and last until 31st July 2022. The total contract value is £25,000, with a minimum value of £10,000, making it an accessible opportunity for interested bidders.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in courier and logistics services to expand their operations. Given the nature of the request for next-day secure collection and transport of cheques and postal orders, businesses with experience in secure delivery and handling of sensitive documents would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will play a vital role in supporting the DVLA's operational efficiency by ensuring secure and timely transactions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swansea: PS/19/47 Provision of a secure cheque courier

Notice Description

Access code is BR72C74UG5. DVLA currently receives and banks approximately 1.8 million combined cheques and postal orders per annum (approximately 36,000 cheques per week), as payment for various Driver and Vehicle service streams. DVLA require a next day secure cheque courier to collect cheques and postal orders twice a week and transport them securely to a designated cheque processing hub. This does not have to be a dedicated service. Additional information: Access code is BR72C74UG5. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7808a854-aee6-445a-9742-60fd946be38c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENCING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

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