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title: "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail"
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# Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d60c70e-07d3-454c-8c13-fec39dc11d99

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) team from the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Services for Overseas Conveyance of HM Forces Mail". This procurement, classified under the industry category of scheduled airmail transport services, is located in Ruislip, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £4,000,000, covers the period from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2020. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 22nd August 2018 and the contract is now active following the award on the same date.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in logistics and postal services, particularly those with the capability to handle secure mail transport. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in logistical operations and can manage international mail services would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. The involvement of reputable organisations like Hellmann Worldwide Logistics showcases the competitive nature of this market and encourages other service providers to engage in similar opportunities for growth.

## Notice

The British Forces Post Office (BFPO), part of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the Ministry of Defence (MoD), provides a worldwide postal service to Permanent Joint Operating Bases and fixed base locations, as well as HM Ships and support to Operations and Exercises. The organisation is now considering the requirement for provision of services for the secure conveyance for HM Forces Mail, post September 2018. The Mail (letters and cards, large letters, small packets, and parcels up to 30Kgs in weight) would be despatched by BFPO in mail bags for both an Outbound service and an Inbound service (although it should be noted that not all Locations require an inbound service): the former would be a service that commences at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick; and the latter, a service that concluded at either London Heathrow or London Gatwick. Other aspects of the requirement are described later in this Notice. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Ruislip: Scheduled airmail transport services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c156e10-3809-4806-bb74-dd94d184141f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DE&S MAT STRAT, BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) TEAM |
| Locality | RUISLIP |
| Post town | Harrow |
| Postcode | HA4 6DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | South Ruislip |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HELLMANN WORLDWIDE LOGISITICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2018 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c156e10-3809-4806-bb74-dd94d184141f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c156e10-3809-4806-bb74-dd94d184141f
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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