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title: "Provision Of Secure Courier Services"
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# Provision Of Secure Courier Services

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16991296-bcc4-4068-a9b7-927d276037ca

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) seeking proposals for the "Provision of Secure Courier Services," classified under courier services (CPV code 64120000). This tender is for securing transportation services to transmit sensitive DVLA mail between its headquarters in Swansea, Wales, and 18 remote offices across the UK. The contract has been awarded, with a budget of £68,000, and is effective from 3rd April 2017 until 31st August 2017. The tender was concluded with notable deadlines, with the bid submission period having ended on 24th March 2017.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure logistics and courier services. Companies equipped to handle sensitive shipments and those experienced in providing secure transport for legal documents and media are well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their clientele, particularly within governmental agencies and public sector organisations, fostering stronger relationships within the industry.

## Notice

DVLA has an ongoing business requirement for provision of a Secure Courier to carry out its transportation needs in line with the following requirements. DVLA requires a secure mail service for the secure transfer of certain DVLA mail between its headquarters in Swansea (at Morriston and Fforestfach) and its remote network workers located at 18 Offices throughout the United Kingdom. These offices support the DVLA's ANPR operators, and Enforcement officers. The DVLA also utilises the services of Post Office Ltd, to undertake activity on Returned to Drawer (RD) cheques and therefore transports documentation to and from The Post Office Ltd Provision is also needed for Ad hoc requirements which require a secure delivery and collection service, these include CD/media, portable hard drives, court papers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135f7f4e-be99-4503-966d-67cfe53e86f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 18 May 2017 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135f7f4e-be99-4503-966d-67cfe53e86f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/135f7f4e-be99-4503-966d-67cfe53e86f9
  18th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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