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title: "PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY P&O"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50af5bee-85b3-4b15-a340-f279adeb7e33"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2020-07-07"
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# PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY P&O

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50af5bee-85b3-4b15-a340-f279adeb7e33

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY P&O" was managed by The Department for Transport and falls under the transport services category, specifically for services excluding waste transport. The tender was conducted as a direct method through a single tender action and has since reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £1,173,915, commenced on 11th May 2020 and is set to conclude on 13th July 2020. The service delivery is concentrated in the United Kingdom, with the contract having been awarded to P&O Ferries Holdings Limited, which provides ferry services between Dover and Calais.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transport and logistics services, particularly those specialising in maritime transport and ferry operations. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this process should possess capabilities in managing substantial transport contracts and have experience in ferry service operations. The direct procurement approach allows for an expedited selection process, making it essential for interested parties to have the necessary qualifications and resources in place to respond swiftly to similar future tenders.

## Notice

PROVISION OF MINIMUM CAPACITY P&O Dover-Calais

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8b0c6b-3913-4ef7-b3bc-917fb206f8ca |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2020 - 13 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,173,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,173,915 |
| 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 | P&O FERRIES HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 06:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8b0c6b-3913-4ef7-b3bc-917fb206f8ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb8b0c6b-3913-4ef7-b3bc-917fb206f8ca
  7th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe9e7df5-6f62-4446-9f4a-34da518e198a

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