Award

Provision of Secure Courier Services

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Award

16 Mar 2021 at 20:04

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Provision of Secure Courier Services" has been initiated by the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to provide secure collection and delivery services across the UK and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 28th October 2020, valued at £200,000. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, specifically a mini-competition under the CCS Framework RM3798, Lot 2. The tender classification falls under courier services (CPV code: 64120000), targeting service providers in the logistics and transport industry.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure courier services, particularly those capable of handling the transportation of sensitive items for government organisations. With the contract currently active and awarded to DX Network Services Limited, other logistics firms may seek to establish relationships with governmental bodies by demonstrating their capability to deliver reliable and secure services. The requirements favour companies with experience in high-security transport solutions and a proven track record in compliance with public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Secure Courier Services

Notice Description

To provide secure collection and delivery services to the DVLA

Lot Information

Lot 1

To collect and deliver secure items from DVLA for delivery to destination in UK & NI

Options: 2+1+1

Procurement Information

Because of a mini competition CCS Framework RM3798 lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005354-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Paul Discombe
Contact Email
paul.discombe@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792783629

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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DX NETWORK SERVICES

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