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Mail Services

NEUPC LTD

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07 Jun 2021 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NEUPC Ltd is currently involved in a procurement process for Mail Services, which includes two separate lots: UK Business Mail Services and International Mail Services. This tender is classified under the services category and was initiated as an open procedure. The procurement was planned with a budget of £28,000,000 for UK Business Mail and £2,000,000 for International Mail. The associated contracts were signed on 4th May 2021. Both services are essential for institutions, facilitating domestic and international mail delivery from locations across the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could significantly benefit large and medium-sized enterprises specialising in logistics and mail delivery services. Businesses that can demonstrate quality and technical ability, alongside a compelling pricing strategy, will be well-suited to submit bids. By establishing efficient supply chains and developing IT solutions for streamlined operations, bidders will have the chance to forge fruitful relationships within the higher education sector, potentially boosting their market presence in a competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Mail Services

Notice Description

The NEUPC is leading a tender process to establish a framework for the HE Sector for Mail Services. This will include two lots covering both UK Business Mail Services and International Mail Services

Lot Information

UK Business Mail Services

Lot 1 is a new provision for the sector having never been tendered officially previously, the UK domestic business mail lot seeks to award up to 3 suppliers to provide a down stream access provision for business mail services. Bidders would be required to ensure supply chain in place for final mile delivery, potentially provide IT solutions to give institutional efficiencies and establish a confirmed working pattern of collection and delivery on an individual call off basis with institutions. Advice where required on mail processes and best practice within the UK mail sector Detailed management information Ability to structure internal accounts and invoice appropriately as required by members. Suppliers awarded to either or both lots would be expected to establish a productive relationship with the Postal Operations Group to communicate and advise on best practice. Additional information: The framework will be open to all members of the listed HE Consortia whether or not they identify as being subject to PCR2015 For clarity Lot 1 UK Business Mail Servicesand Lot 2 International Mail Services must be bid for separately. Links to bid for each are below: Lot 1 UK Business Mail Services- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Mail-delivery-services./79GN4Z8SZP

International Mail Services

A retender of a previous provision which was for International Air Mail the scope of the new lot has been redefined simply as International Mail Services to encourage bidders to propose the best value for money provision for the requirement and not restrict the method of delivery. Coverage is required for a global mail delivery service including but not restricted to: Collection from any member institution for outbound delivery to any destination outside of the UK (allowing for prohibited lists). Inbound services Advice where required on HMRC regulation and regulation at point of delivery. Detailed management information Ability to structure internal accounts and invoice appropriately as required by members. Suppliers awarded to either or both lots would be expected to establish a productive relationship with the Postal Operations Group to communicate and advise on best practice. It is intended to award this lot to up to 3 suppliers. Additional information: For clarity Lot 1 UK Business Mail Services and Lot 2 International Mail Services must be bid for separately. Links for each are below: Lot 2 International Mail Services - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Mail-delivery-services./82UKVBUT9S The framework will be open to all members of the listed HE Consortia whether or not they identify as being subject to PCR2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b92a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012729-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

60160000 - Mail transport by road

60220000 - Mail transport by railway

60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

64121100 - Mail delivery services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 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
NEUPC LTD
Additional Buyers

APUC

EUROPEAN UNION

HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIA FOR WALES

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIA

NORTH WEST UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIA

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
Andy Hughes
Contact Email
a.hughes@neupc.ac.uk, ang@apuc-scot.ac.uk, enquiries@lupc.ac.uk, h.allaway@wales.ac.uk, sarah.dye@manchester.ac.uk, supc@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1134871756

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CITIPOST

DELTEC INTERNATIONAL

DHL PARCEL UK T/A UK MAIL

ROYAL MAIL

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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