Award

Overseas Mail

THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED

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Award

09 Dec 2021 at 09:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Overseas Mail Services has been completed by The Student Loans Company Limited, a buyer based in Glasgow, Scotland. The contract was awarded to Whistl UK Ltd for a total value of £1,650,000. This project falls under the postal services industry category (CPV code 64112000) and commenced on 7 June 2021, with a contract period extending until 2 June 2024. The tender closed on 4 June 2021, and details about the award were published on 9 December 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth in the postal services sector, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of managing extensive mail services. Businesses with expertise in logistics, mail handling, and related services may find potential for partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements to support large contracts like this one. This project highlights the demand for efficient and reliable postal services, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to expand their involvement in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overseas Mail

Notice Description

Provision of Overseas Mail Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0c6c244-f367-441b-a861-9ab80e687953
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1611343-e35e-40e4-9e1d-cace731bd72b
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2021 - 2 Jun 2024 2-3 years
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
THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY LIMITED
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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