Award

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2022 at 07:56

Award Notice
Planning

24 Jan 2022 at 14:59

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has successfully completed the tender process for the "DWP Parliamentary Courier Service", a bespoke courier service essential for transporting confidential documents within London. This procurement falls under the classification of post and courier services and was valued at £239,774. The contract period commenced on 1 June 2022 and will run until 31 May 2025. The tender period closed on 4 March 2022, and the procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime, which allows flexibility in the procurement process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services to expand their operational reach, particularly those capable of handling sensitive and confidential materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored solutions meeting the specific needs of governmental clients would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Establishing connections with the DWP could also lead to additional service opportunities within the public sector.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-e343b02f-ab3f-46f5-99d4-704c0e664aef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5f2e4c-2a19-455c-a637-eacc543c32de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Light Touch Regime
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£239,774 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2022Expired
Award Date
2 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Ian Woodstock
Contact Email
bau.ppp@dwp.gov.uk, ian.woodstock@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

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