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title: "Postage/courier services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-665f8d1e-bb74-48fb-a11a-66bba581c137"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-04-11"
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# Postage/courier services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-665f8d1e-bb74-48fb-a11a-66bba581c137

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## Summary

The Met Office in Exeter, United Kingdom, recently awarded a contract for 'Postage/courier services' through a single tender action worth £12,000. The procurement method used was direct, with the contract period starting on November 30, 2023, and ending on November 30, 2024.

This opportunity, suitable for small and medium enterprises, was part of the postal and telecommunications services category. Businesses offering courier services in the South West region could have competed for this tender, which aimed to fulfil the organization's logistical needs efficiently and sustainably.

## Notice

Courier/postage services. SIngle tendered due to being a nominated supplier as part of the FM contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0395de-537b-4135-bb7a-2cff7d1d39b3 |
| 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 | 15 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 | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | RICHARD JAMES INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0395de-537b-4135-bb7a-2cff7d1d39b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd0395de-537b-4135-bb7a-2cff7d1d39b3
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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