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Courier/postage services contract

MET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office has awarded a contract for courier/postage services, of a value of GBP 48,000. The procurement method was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from December 11, 2023, to December 11, 2024. The award was made to POWER PACKING EXPORT SERVICE, and the tender period ended on November 28, 2023. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the postal and telecommunications services industry category. Businesses providing courier or postage services may find this tender particularly relevant. The Met Office, based in Exeter, initiated this tender process, creating an opportunity for suppliers to engage and secure contracts within the specified service category. The award to POWER PACKING EXPORT SERVICE demonstrates the potential for SMEs to successfully compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Courier/postage services contract

Notice Description

Courier/postage services contract. Single tendered due to being a nominated supplier on FM contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3c3e24c-7601-4213-a483-5dea99617f2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce8c924-22ee-466f-aab0-d9fc902536ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2024 1-2 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER PACKING EXPORT SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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