Tender

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated an open tender for the provision of a Parliamentary Courier Service, with a focus on transporting confidential documents within key locations in London. The procurement falls under the "Post and courier services" category, with a total estimated value of £60,000. This tender is currently in the tender stage, and interested parties must register their interest via the DWP eSourcing portal. The tender period closes on 11 December 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1 June 2025 and conclude on 31 May 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), within the courier and logistics sector. The DWP is seeking a provider capable of handling highly confidential materials, which opens doors for firms that specialise in secure transport services. Businesses with expertise in this niche, and those looking to expand their service offerings within governmental contracts, will find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The open procedure allows for broad participation, encouraging competition and innovation in service delivery.

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Notice Title

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

Notice Description

The DWP Parliamentary Courier Service is a bespoke courier service used for the transport of (sometimes highly confidential) documents between DWP headquarters and parliamentary and ministerial locations, transferring courier mail items between key locations within the London area. Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: Register on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once): https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk & click the link to register. For further assistance please consult the online help, or the eSourcing help desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6747732-18f7-460c-bb1e-f2dca9ae1577
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555313ec-aed0-4597-9dac-077ae6de3f37
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 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
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
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

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