Planning

DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 10:21

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning a tender for the "DWP Parliamentary Courier Service" under the industry category of Post and Courier Services (CPV: 64100000). This service involves the transport of confidential documents between key locations in London, including Caxton House (DWP headquarters), parliamentary, and ministerial locations. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 9th October 2024. The contract period is expected to run from 31st March 2025 to 30th March 2027, with an estimated contract value between £80,000 and £160,000.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses specialising in secure courier and transport services, particularly those capable of handling highly confidential materials. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Businesses with operations in the London area or those looking to expand their presence in this region will find this project particularly advantageous for growth and market entry within the public sector. The procurement method details have yet to be specified, but early engagement could provide competitive advantages.

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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/4f4e6ce8-0259-47d9-8b05-faf8c7a03919
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
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 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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