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title: "HMPO Diplomatic Bag Services"
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# HMPO Diplomatic Bag Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11d4392c-c37b-4ceb-a702-69bc4236f858

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## Summary

The procurement process for "HMPO Diplomatic Bag Services" was carried out by the Home Office, located in Durham, England. This contract falls under the courier services category (CPV 64120000) and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically via a single tender action due to being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £36,000, commenced on 1st April 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2022. The tender was officially completed and the award date was 31st March 2020, with the award notice published on 11th November 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for established courier service providers seeking to collaborate with government bodies. Businesses that specialise in logistics and transportation services, particularly those capable of handling diplomatic shipments, will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Engaging in government contracts like this can help enhance visibility and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the use of the diplomatic bag service for HMPO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d8cf6a-e991-420c-88f8-e02bce9d69f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Elvet and Gilesgate |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d8cf6a-e991-420c-88f8-e02bce9d69f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d8cf6a-e991-420c-88f8-e02bce9d69f8
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc8d4d6b-6689-47b7-93a0-6c71e7aa9f9a

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