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title: "Mailing of hard copy briefing packs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-449e1f69-46ee-4401-961f-b6e9b78b4783"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2021-01-04"
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# Mailing of hard copy briefing packs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-449e1f69-46ee-4401-961f-b6e9b78b4783

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care involved the tender titled "Mailing of hard copy briefing packs". This contract falls under the mailing services category and was located in London, UK. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 24th August 2020. The contract was valued at £13,672.80 and commenced on the same day, concluding on 21st September 2020. The award notice for this contract was published on 4th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in mailing and logistics services, particularly those capable of managing briefings or similar communications. Companies that provide mailing services or have expertise in handling physical documentation would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in future procurements, leveraging their capabilities to serve the public sector effectively.

## Notice

Mailing hard copy briefing packs to call handlers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a39448-4fd7-452e-8a22-1cf63b5f9793 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2020 - 21 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,672 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,672 |
| 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | CENTRAL MAILING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a39448-4fd7-452e-8a22-1cf63b5f9793

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29a39448-4fd7-452e-8a22-1cf63b5f9793
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000kF03/DGs7yBWYHPn7HjSCURpQUvudc6UckXc8eanYxMflBXI
  Central Mailing Service Short Form Contract - Call Handlers 020920 (002)_Redacted

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