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Parcel Force - postal and package services

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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29 Apr 2022 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Parcel Force - postal and package services," which falls under the postal and courier services industry category (CPV code: 64100000). The procurement method used was limited, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, rationalised as a sole source procurement. The contract, valued at approximately £383,286.94, was signed on 24 November 2005 and is currently active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the postal and courier services sector. Companies offering similar services, especially those capable of large-scale operations, may find this tender attractive for growth. The limited procurement approach suggests that the buyer was looking for specific capabilities, making it essential for potential suppliers to demonstrate expertise and reliability in delivering postal services to the UK Hydrographic Office.

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Notice Title

Parcel Force - postal and package services

Notice Description

Provision of postal services

Procurement Information

Sole Source

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033203
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011110-2022
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
£383,286 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 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
TLK23 Somerset CC

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARCEL FORCE WORLDWIDE

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