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title: "Postal Services and Solutions"
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# Postal Services and Solutions

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e24b8d0-da0e-43d7-9e3c-cd53acd7e3d3

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for Postal Services and Solutions through a multi-supplier Framework Contract. The contract, valued at £1.6 billion, is intended for use by various UK public sector bodies. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period will run from 3rd October 2023 to 2nd October 2027.

This tender for Postal Services and Solutions presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers involved in postal, office equipment, technology, and related services. The Crown Commercial Service aims to transform mailroom operations into digital environments, offering a platform to engage with Central Government Departments and other public sector bodies for the provision of postal services and solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement in the form of a multi supplier Framework Contract consisting of eight (8) Lots for the provision of postal services and solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for meeting the current and future needs for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government. This Framework Contract replaces the existing Framework Contract (RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions) and includes services that will capture new technologies and innovations to support Buyers in adopting improved communications processes and transforming their mailroom operations to become more digital environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3bad8788 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2023 - 2 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,600,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30123400 - Folding machines
- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
- 30130000 - Post-office equipment
- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines
- 30197310 - Letter openers
- 30216130 - Barcode readers
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72512000 - Document management services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2023 at 16:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3bad8788
- 25 Oct 2023 at 09:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3bad8788
- 24 Oct 2023 at 14:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3bad8788
- 4 Aug 2022 at 07:35 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bebd88d-ac2f-4ce4-a763-2bad66a39be5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3bad8788
  26th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bebd88d-ac2f-4ce4-a763-2bad66a39be5
  4th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/914c8d61-d78c-4e25-bbcd-cd9865908967
  OJEU Customer List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a8f2e01-ccbd-4018-8b1f-29d2bbc2614d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/765f7451-6be8-46bd-8883-ae3fdf7572e9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc2c2914-b6cc-46e6-8830-d455b5090672
  RM6280 POSTAL SERVICES [REDACTED]
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031689-2023
  Find a Tender Service

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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