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title: "Provision of internal courier services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Provision of internal courier services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84900f3f-2326-45ef-b04e-50613d8cdbb6

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking a supplier for the 'Provision of internal courier services' under a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender is classified under the courier services industry and has an estimated value of £14,900,000. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2019 and continue until 1 May 2021. The tender period concluded on 8 October 2018, with the contract awarded to Royal Mail Group Ltd on 24 January 2019. The operational services will be provided across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies that specialise in secure and timely delivery services. Businesses adept at managing logistics with the capability to offer both scheduled and ad hoc courier services, including same-day deliveries, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate adherence to strict operational requirements and provide secure vehicles suitable for diverse transport needs will likely have a competitive edge in responding to similar contracts.

## Notice

The Supplier must provide a Next Day service offering daily secure Visits to all the Sites. The types and volumes of Items will vary at each of the Sites. The Customer requires that each Site receives a scheduled timed Visit within the constraints provided, which must be adhered to at all times. The Supplier will not be required to make Collections and Deliveries at weekends or UK / Northern Ireland bank holidays other than by special arrangement. Where office closures on a bank holiday differ between England & Wales and Scotland, Visits should continue to Sites that are not affected by the bank holiday. The Supplier will be required to provide pre-arranged Same Day point to point Collection and Delivery on an ad hoc basis upon request from the Customer. Where the Customer requires an ad hoc Same Day Collection and Delivery, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided. Within 4 Working Hours of receipt of the request, the Supplier must provide the Customer with a quote for the service using the information provided. The Visit will take place on a pre-arranged date and/or time. On occasion the Visit may take place at the weekend.The Supplier must provide appropriate, secure, hard sided vehicles (unless otherwise specified by the Customer) in relation to the size, type and weight of the Items in transit, giving consideration to any Site access limitations and specific requirements detailed on the request.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d671d86b-390d-49f0-a72b-8e025eaddda0 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,900,000 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester 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

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2019 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d671d86b-390d-49f0-a72b-8e025eaddda0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d671d86b-390d-49f0-a72b-8e025eaddda0
  13th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d9de6e4-29cb-4239-86ce-71febff9c69c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39cf328f-d702-47ac-8b2e-e6bd6c9282b2
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