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Mail Security Screening Contract

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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04 Oct 2021 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency has completed the procurement process for the "Mail Security Screening Contract", classified under mailing services (CPV code: 79571000). This tender, awarded to Swiss Post Solutions Ltd, was initiated to provide Mail Security Screening Services conforming to Level 3 PAS 97:2015 and was conducted as a limited procurement method through a Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement (RM6017). The contract was signed on 30 September 2021, with a total value of £325,426.50. The services will be delivered in Birmingham, UK, and will involve tasks such as mail redirection, screening, and redelivery.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the Level 3 PAS standard. Companies with expertise in mail screening and security operations could find this tender beneficial for growth, especially those looking to work within government frameworks or similar sectors. Furthermore, suppliers should be aware of the expected subcontracting opportunities, as the award allows for a minimum of 20% subcontracting, enabling smaller firms to participate in broader service delivery.

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Notice Title

Mail Security Screening Contract

Notice Description

Provision of Mail Security Screening Services to Level 3 PAS 97:2015

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mail Security Screening Services Level 3 PAS 97:2015 including mail redirection, screening and redelivery procured under the CCS framework RM6017

Procurement Information

This contract was procured utilising a Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6017

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e75f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024562-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,426 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
Rachael James
Contact Email
rachael.james@gpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWISS POST SOLUTIONS

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