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Provision of a Cheque and postal order Courier Service

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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14 May 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Cheque and Postal Order Courier Service". This contract involves secure, twice-weekly collections of cheques and postal orders over five years, with approximately 31,000 items handled weekly. The procurement, classified under "Parcel delivery services" (CPV 64121200), was conducted as a direct single tender action, which is suitable for below-threshold procurements. The contract period starts on 27th April 2026 and ends on 26th April 2031, with FedEx UK Limited awarded the contract, as announced on 14th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure courier and delivery services, particularly those adept at handling large volumes efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find such contracts particularly beneficial, enabling them to expand their service offerings and client base. The logistics sector, with firms like large-scale operators or those looking to scale their operations, is well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities, leveraging this contract to enhance market presence and operational capabilities in the courier service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Cheque and postal order Courier Service

Notice Description

The Buyer requires a next day secure cheque and postal order courier to collect cheques and postal orders and other secure documentation two times per weekly. Two collections per week are required for 52 weeks a year, this can be subject to change if collections are not required. Prices must be submitted per collection as in Schedule 5 (Pricing). Collection days will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The collection time shall be scheduled anytime from 14:00 pm onwards. Approximately 31,000 cheques/postal orders are collected weekly over the two collections, although these volumes could increase or decrease.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f462630-7aad-401c-bc45-fead2a53a3b1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FEDEX

Further Information

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