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title: "Defra Group Mail Services"
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# Defra Group Mail Services

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65ceb8ff-e671-44be-871a-acdb3a2aec76

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the collection and delivery of mail services. The title of the contract is "Defra Group Mail Services" in the industry category of Post and courier services. The contract, valued at £705,106 GBP, involves the collection and delivery of mail for all Defra Group sites. The procurement method used was selective with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on November 30, 2023, with the contract period starting on December 1, 2023, and ending on November 30, 2024. The contracting authority is Defra, and the buying organisation was represented by the Defra commercial team.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing mail and courier services to compete for providing services to Defra Group sites in the UK and internationally. Businesses that specialise in post and courier services, especially those with experience in framework agreements and selective procurement processes, are well-suited to benefit from this opportunity. The award has been granted to Royal Mail Group Ltd, highlighting potential future opportunities for similar businesses in the industry category of services.

## Notice

Contract for the collection and delivery of mail for all Defra Group sites with additional mail related services. UK and International.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78638c78-1206-4d77-8cc3-19744af5f62c |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £705,106 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £705,106 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78638c78-1206-4d77-8cc3-19744af5f62c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78638c78-1206-4d77-8cc3-19744af5f62c
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cb1b459-05fd-467f-abcf-1aa1f716c4e2
  RM6280-Framework-Schedule-6-Lots-2-8-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-v1.0 (2)_Redacted (002)

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