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GB-800000.: Provision of Overseas Mail Services

STUDENT LOANS COMPANY

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07 Nov 2019 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Overseas Mail Services" was conducted by the Student Loans Company, a buyer based in Glasgow, Scotland. This contract falls within the mail delivery services category (CPV code 64121100) and has a total value of £800,000. The tender period ended on 14th October 2019, with the contract starting shortly after, on 21st October 2019, and running until 15th February 2021. The procurement method used was unspecified, and the process has now reached the award stage, confirming Whistl UK Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mail delivery services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in managing overseas mail logistics or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially given the scale of this procurement. Engaging with the Student Loans Company can provide a pathway for sustained business growth in the public sector, appealing to both large enterprises and those capable of handling extensive service contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-800000.: Provision of Overseas Mail Services

Notice Description

Provision of Overseas Mail service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5ef86d3-36ce-4a54-9cac-acc361d52996
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8ec3279-bde4-4717-93f8-d60f55ef0570
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2019 - 15 Feb 2021 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
STUDENT LOANS COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7JD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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