Award

The collection and delivery of pouches containing cheques

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Award

29 Dec 2021 at 15:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The POST OFFICE LIMITED is seeking to procure services for the collection and delivery of cheque pouches containing cheques for clearing, which involves operations from approximately 11,500 branches across the UK, including many remote locations. This tender, classified under postal and telecommunications services, is currently in the Award stage following a limited procurement process with a total contract value of £18 million, signed on 1st December 2021. Bidders should note that the delivery is required between 4 PM and 4 AM, emphasising the need for prompt and reliable service.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that excel in logistics and courier services, particularly those with the capacity to operate efficiently across extensive and diverse geographical areas. Companies specialising in agile delivery solutions, particularly those that can manage late-night operations, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The successful execution of this contract requires a strong emphasis on service quality and reliability, making it an appealing challenge for seasoned players in the courier sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The collection and delivery of pouches containing cheques

Notice Description

The collection and delivery of cheque pouches containing cheques for clearing. Collection required from circa 11500 branches, many in remote locations. Delivery required between 4PM and 4AM

Lot Information

Lot 1

The collection and delivery of cheque pouches containing cheques for clearing. Collection required from circa 11500 branches, many in remote locations. Delivery required between 4PM and 4AM

Procurement Information

Technical abscence of competition under regulation 32 with particular regard to the required speed of collection and delivery (daily between 4am and 4pm). Also because of the wide and remote locations from which collection is required.11500 branches throughout the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032410-2021
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Antony Ray
Contact Email
antony.ray@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 9AQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

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