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title: "Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)"
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# Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19caf26d-2aab-4718-9e4a-9a317335d397

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)" under the industry category of Mail Delivery Services (CPV: 64121100). The procurement was carried out by calling off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £1,345,000, covers postal services for DEFRA's various sites, including locations in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract period commenced on 31 January 2025 and will end on 30 January 2027.

This contract, awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd, creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistical and delivery services, facilitating potential partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities. Companies with expertise in extensive mail delivery operations can explore collaborations or enhancement of service offerings. This procurement is particularly suitable for larger enterprises as it shows a preference for businesses other than SMEs and VCSEs, based on the outlined suitability criteria.

## Notice

Defra Group Postal Services (for sites not covered by FM24)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf766ca-2a08-4fb1-971e-0f105be137a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,345,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2025 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf766ca-2a08-4fb1-971e-0f105be137a4
- 6 Feb 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d591360f-50cc-4ebe-8a82-6dfcd31f7bae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf766ca-2a08-4fb1-971e-0f105be137a4
  18th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d591360f-50cc-4ebe-8a82-6dfcd31f7bae
  6th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb0db173-44be-4359-acc5-b74e80b567b7
  Royal Mail 2025 - 2027 Combined Contract _Redacted

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