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title: "DWP Parliamentary Courier Service"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2024-11-04"
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# DWP Parliamentary Courier Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54e4de49-601f-48e3-bc14-4e3a112e0749

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a planned procurement for the 'DWP Parliamentary Courier Service,' focusing on post and courier services within London. This bespoke courier service facilitates the transport of highly confidential documents between key parliamentary and ministerial locations and the DWP headquarters at Caxton House. Relevant dates include a future notice date on 11 November 2024, with the contract period set to start on 31 March 2025 and end on 30 March 2027. The procurement is currently in the planning stage and primarily targets organisations within the postal and courier services industry, with an estimated contract value ranging from £80,000 to £160,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in secure courier and delivery services, particularly those experienced in handling confidential materials within metropolitan areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, allowing them to leverage this opportunity for growth by securing a significant, long-term government contract. Ideal contenders would have proven capabilities in logistics within high-security contexts and the capacity to meet stringent deadlines and service requirements. The procurement method details have yet to be disclosed, providing an open framework for business engagement.

## Notice

The DWP Parliamentary Courier Service is a bespoke courier service used for the transport of (sometimes highly confidential) documents between Caxton House (DWP headquarters) and parliamentary and ministerial locations, transferring courier mail items between key locations within the London area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a26213-65dc-4c49-b9bf-1d77cd8f4f65 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY4 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Stanley |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2024 at 11:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a26213-65dc-4c49-b9bf-1d77cd8f4f65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a26213-65dc-4c49-b9bf-1d77cd8f4f65
  4th November 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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