Planning

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

30 Sep 2024 at 09:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning a procurement process for the "DWP Parliamentary Courier Service," focusing on post and courier services within London, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated notice publication date of 31 October 2024. The service's contract period will run from 31 March 2025 to 30 March 2027. The contract value ranges from £80,000 to £160,000. This courier service is crucial for transporting confidential documents between key government and parliamentary locations.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure courier and logistics services, especially those capable of handling confidential documents. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the DWP's recognition of their suitability. Organisations with expertise in delivering reliable and timely courier services within the London area would find this tender highly aligned with their capabilities, paving the way for stable contract work over the specified period.

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Notice Information

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 Caxton House (DWP headquarters) and parliamentary and ministerial locations, transferring courier mail items between key locations within the London area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d0ea34-7678-4097-9915-cd7bdc1a41be
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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