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title: "General Qualifications Logistics Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-632897ef-637b-44fd-be8f-263cc0782f8d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2022-10-12"
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# General Qualifications Logistics Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-632897ef-637b-44fd-be8f-263cc0782f8d

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the General Qualifications Logistics Service to ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED. The contract, worth 19,752,339 GBP, involves secure transportation of examination papers across various locations, including multiple countries and UK territories. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on September 1, 2022, and ends on August 31, 2025, with the tender deadline set for March 28, 2022.

This tender opportunity presents a lucrative chance for businesses operating in the courier services industry, particularly those with experience in handling secure logistics and transportation services. Companies with capabilities to operate across a wide geographical area, serving multiple countries and territories, while maintaining high security standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract offers a significant value and a long-term commitment, providing a stable revenue stream for successful bidders during the specified contract period.

## Notice

Secure transportation of examination papers to and from examination centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9848d9-f444-4eb1-a2d6-c3f27f30f6ef |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,752,339 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,752,339 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2022 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9848d9-f444-4eb1-a2d6-c3f27f30f6ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a9848d9-f444-4eb1-a2d6-c3f27f30f6ef
  12th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cb47d55-7567-444d-bd00-309af5b511ab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11302797-dfc4-41da-b369-fc0e606ff41c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cfa8aee-934a-42c2-99f9-165ac55c5331
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89172b43-0652-42ea-a227-ee2d84733d6c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38ce537d-cfe2-440f-8208-86fb3eec9b12
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f655e77d-5154-4701-a73f-e85d47382803

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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