---
title: "Courier/postage services contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53f71fd9-de16-4431-9be7-a4efea76600d"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-04-11"
---

# Courier/postage services contract

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53f71fd9-de16-4431-9be7-a4efea76600d

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for Courier/postage services to COURIER FORCE. The contract falls under the services industry category (postal and telecommunications services). The procurement method used was Direct with a value of £24,000. The contract period runs from 30th November 2023 to 30th November 2024, with the tender period ending on 10th November 2023 in the South West region, United Kingdom.

This awarded tender by the Met Office to provide Courier/postage services could present a growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the postal and telecommunications services sector. Businesses specialising in courier services and postage handling would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the procurement stage now in the award phase, interested businesses should focus on meeting the specified service requirements before the contract period begins on 30th November 2023.

## Notice

Courier/postage services. Single tendered as nominated supplier in FM contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d6fa82-fbaa-472c-b10f-104c99d09b1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,000 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COURIER FORCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d6fa82-fbaa-472c-b10f-104c99d09b1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d6fa82-fbaa-472c-b10f-104c99d09b1b
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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