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title: "The Provision of Mail Screening Services"
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# The Provision of Mail Screening Services

Buyer: METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a28795c-a222-4334-b1dc-1363daa6ce46

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## Summary

The Metropolitan Police Service is conducting a procurement process titled "The Provision of Mail Screening Services" within the security industry, specifically focused on mail and parcel handling. The contract aims to provide secure premises for screening mail packets addressed to 13 specified sites in the Greater London area. The tender process is classified as open and is currently at the award stage, having concluded on 30th April 2019. The contract period is set to run from 30th April 2019 until 28th April 2024, ensuring a comprehensive service during this timeframe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in security and logistics, particularly those providing screening services, postal services, or mailing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating, given their suitability for this type of service. Engaging in this contract may enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with one of the UK's key public sector organisations, thus promoting growth and stability in their operations.

## Notice

The requirement for Mail Screening Services is: * Provide secure premises and process for the security X-ray, chemical, biological, canine and radiological pre-screening of mail packets and letters addressed to specified sites within the MPS (currently 13 sites within the Greater London area) * The location of the screening service shall be remote from the MPS estate. * Provide MPS/Counter Terrorism Check (NPPV Level 2/CTC) level security cleared staff (screening and logistics staff). * Deliver screening Level 3 as specified in 'PAS 97:2015 Mail Screening and Security. Specification'. * All screened mail must be kept secure until it is delivered to the MPS specified sites. * Deliver and track screened mail to specified MPS sites to meet specified delivery timescales for standard and signature mail items.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4028060-b252-4664-9acd-839e09c50f3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2019 - 28 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,407,142 |
| 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 | METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE |
| Locality | GREATER LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW6 1TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | West Kensington |
| Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWISS POST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 18933000 - Mail or parcel bags
- 30131500 - Mail opening machines
- 30131600 - Mail sealing machines
- 30132100 - Mail-sorting equipment
- 30133000 - Mailing equipment
- 30133100 - Bulk-mailing equipment
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 44212329 - Security screens
- 45252123 - Screening installations
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79710000 - Security services
- 90714600 - Environmental security control services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4028060-b252-4664-9acd-839e09c50f3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4028060-b252-4664-9acd-839e09c50f3c
  27th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25886&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396
  User / Company

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