Award

Royal Mail - postal and package services

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Award

12 Apr 2022 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has completed the procurement process for awarding a contract titled "Royal Mail - postal and package services". This procurement, classified under the industry category of post and courier services (CPV code 64100000), is located in Taunton, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, which involved an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender process concluded with an active contract valued at £2,419,947.50, signed on 24 November 2005, and although the contract status is currently marked as complete, the initial phase of this procurement had one bidder.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in postal and courier services within the UK. Companies offering postal solutions, logistics, and parcel delivery services could effectively compete for contracts like this, especially those with the capability to fulfil the national postage service requirements. With the tender having been concluded, suppliers may find reference points for future contracts that arise within similar frameworks, allowing them to build connections and expertise in government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Royal Mail - postal and package services

Notice Description

Postal services

Procurement Information

National postage service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032cc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009769-2022
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

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,419,947 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 200520 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
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Bethan Plumley
Contact Email
beth.plumley@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823483399

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

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