Tender

Postal Goods, Services and Solutions

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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15 Jul 2019 at 08:30

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04 Jul 2019 at 15:07

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26 Jun 2019 at 14:56

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21 Jun 2019 at 14:27

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20 Jun 2019 at 13:01

TenderAmendment

20 May 2019 at 10:24

Tender

17 May 2019 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Postal Goods, Services and Solutions" aimed at establishing a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for postal services. This framework is valued at approximately £4.14 billion and will be accessible to central government departments and various UK public sector bodies, including local authorities and health services. Currently in the active tender stage, the deadline for submission is 5th July 2019, with the contract expected to last from 12th November 2019 until 11th November 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure designed for contracts above the specified threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in postal services and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework intends to accommodate a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that can provide robust postal solutions or ancillary services to government entities within the UK should consider this as a strategic opportunity to expand their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Postal Goods, Services and Solutions

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the contracting authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for the provision of postal goods and services to be utilised by central government departments and all other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education and devolved administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal goods and services required by UK public sector bodies, which include central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, charities and devolved administrations. CCS is partnering with YPO and ESPO to put this agreement in place. The duration of the Framework Agreement is four (4) years with the option to enable Customers to let a call off agreement that may extend beyond the life of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The full list of CPV codes are on the OJEU notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,140,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Nov 2019 - 11 Nov 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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