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Royal Mail Group Ltd - Covid-19 Response Courier Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Nov 2020 at 16:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed the procurement process for the 'Covid-19 Response Courier Services' as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy. The contract, which is valued at approximately £139.5 million, covers the provision of courier services, including the delivery and collection of test kits across the UK. This procurement process utilised a limited method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 13th April 2020 and is set to conclude on 13th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale delivery operations and those that can meet stringent health and safety regulations would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. This is an ideal chance for businesses looking to expand their operations within the health sector during a critical time for public health logistics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Royal Mail Group Ltd - Covid-19 Response Courier Services

Notice Description

The provision of courier services, including the delivery and collection of test kits from regional tests sites, homes and care homes across the UK and delivery to specialist laboratories as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy across multiple testing pillars.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc834ff8-2417-4337-be9f-e4be93d397d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£139,543,385 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,543,385 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2020 - 13 Jan 2021 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

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