Planning

Secure Exchange Service

CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE

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PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 17:42

Planning

19 May 2025 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The purchasing authority, the Crown Prosecution Service based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Secure Exchange Service," which falls under the services category, specifically post and courier services. This tender is part of a planned procurement that will potentially proceed through a PCR Framework Agreement, designed for an overnight secure exchange service across the United Kingdom. Key timelines include a future notice date on 1st September 2025, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028 with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £2,434,812, with a net value of £2,029,010 in GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the postal and courier service industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to compete due to the suitability criteria outlined. With a substantial contract value and a multi-year contract period, successful bidders will not only gain financial benefits but also bolster their portfolio with a central government contract. Firms looking to expand their reach within the public sector and enhance their service capabilities in secure delivery solutions would find this contract highly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Secure Exchange Service

Notice Description

Overnight Secure Exchenge Service This procurement is likely to be awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement but a pipeline notice is being published for transparency purposes. Once a contract has been awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement, a Procurement Termination Notice will be published to remove this Pipeline Notice and notify the market of Contract Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,029,010 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE
Contact Name
HQ & Operational Services Team
Contact Email
commercialinbox@cps.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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