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title: "PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY DFDS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38386229-3de2-4d7e-bd95-a270bb905e96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY DFDS

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38386229-3de2-4d7e-bd95-a270bb905e96

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Minimum Capacity DFDS" was conducted by The Department for Transport in the United Kingdom, focusing on transport services excluding waste transport. The contract has a total value of £3,770,838 and was awarded on May 11, 2020. The contract period runs from May 11, 2020, to July 12, 2020. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action due to it being below the threshold, with the tender period concluding on May 10, 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sector, particularly those with capabilities in cross-channel ferry services. Companies that specialise in offering transport services, particularly those with experience in handling large volumes or specialised freight, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. As the government continues to seek efficiencies in transport services, suppliers who can demonstrate reliability and cost-effectiveness may find substantial growth potential in the public sector.

## Notice

PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY Dover-Calais Additional information: re-attached signed contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6291ab6-64a8-4538-87ed-c8cbe7677849 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 12 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,770,838 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,770,838 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2020 at 12:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6291ab6-64a8-4538-87ed-c8cbe7677849
- 6 Jul 2020 at 07:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6291ab6-64a8-4538-87ed-c8cbe7677849
- 29 Jun 2020 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6291ab6-64a8-4538-87ed-c8cbe7677849

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6291ab6-64a8-4538-87ed-c8cbe7677849
  28th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/852c9356-034b-4111-aeaa-52314adaf855
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ce2f192-8477-4486-a6a3-4f8f3f5421a1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/543acc00-3f55-438e-aaad-624edc19543f

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