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title: "Off Site Mail Screening"
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# Off Site Mail Screening

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83a3c9d6-ef9a-412d-b04c-8df5291a8272

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade, which is seeking service providers for the "Off Site Mail Screening" project, specifically focused on the security screening of postal and parcel items, including those from Royal Mail. The procurement falls under the postal services industry category and has a total value of £90,000. The contract period is set to commence on 6 April 2021 and will last until 6 April 2024. This contract was awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 23 October 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in postal services or security screening. Companies that specialise in logistics, postal operations, or security solutions may find this contract particularly advantageous to pursue. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as this project aligns with the government's aim to support local businesses and foster competitive growth in public procurement.

## Notice

The security screening of all Royal Mail as well as other postal and parcel items that include other courier parcels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11711f54-fbde-4cf1-aada-0578369432ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 6 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11711f54-fbde-4cf1-aada-0578369432ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11711f54-fbde-4cf1-aada-0578369432ef
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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