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Provision of Secure Courier Services

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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19 Aug 2021 at 11:23

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10 Nov 2020 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Secure Courier Services" for the delivery of secure courier services, primarily serving key clients such as the Police and Courts. The contract procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £200,000. The tender period concluded on 14 August 2020, while the contract period runs from 1 November 2020 to 31 October 2022. This announcement was published on 10 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, especially those capable of providing secure transport solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and those with experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. Companies that can demonstrate reliability, compliance with security protocols, and familiarity with public sector operations will be particularly competitive.

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Notice Title

Provision of Secure Courier Services

Notice Description

To provide a secure courier collection and delivery service for DVLA and its business partners. Key customers include: Police, Courts etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecb86bed-fcda-41de-b609-8cd2e264491a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Paul Discombe
Contact Email
paul.discombe@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01792783629

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX NETWORK SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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