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title: "Down Stream Access Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-515be080-419b-408a-b17a-dc4460965253"
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buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Down Stream Access Service

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-515be080-419b-408a-b17a-dc4460965253

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Down Stream Access Service" was conducted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the postal services industry. The contract has been awarded with a total value of £1,400,000 and is set to commence on 1st June 2017, concluding on 30th June 2020. The procurement followed a selective method, utilising a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st May 2017, with the award officially announced on 22nd May 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the postal and logistics sectors, particularly those offering collection, sortation, and delivery services. Companies that can ensure integration with HMRC's chosen print service providers and demonstrate capability in handling pre-sorted and unsorted mail would be particularly suited to participate. Given the scale of the contract, larger organisations may have a competitive edge, but proficient SMEs in the logistics domain could also explore potential subcontracting opportunities.

## Notice

HMRC has a Customer Direct Agreement with Royal Mail group (RMG) and requires Downstream Access to Royal Mail's services under Condition 9 of RMGs postal licence. HMRC Require: 1. The successful collection and delivery in accordance with agreed standards of pre-sorted post from agreed HMRC sites to Royal Mail 2. The successful collection, sortation and delivery of unsorted post from agreed HMRC sites to Royal mail. The supplier shall ensure that any of their systems or processes critical to the injection of mail into Royal Mail's delivery stream are integrated with those of HMRC's chosen print service provider or providers and shall undertake due diligence as part of any site visits and/or supplier days to identify to HMRC any technical or cost dependencies which may impact the ability of the supplier to achieve integration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f45dd4-8dec-49de-89cb-483ba256fc86 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 9LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK MAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f45dd4-8dec-49de-89cb-483ba256fc86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f45dd4-8dec-49de-89cb-483ba256fc86
  13th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/742441a2-ed40-42b2-878d-b306cd760b9d

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