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title: "Postal Goods and Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-855d910e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Postal Goods and Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-855d910e-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Postal Goods and Services" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on post-office equipment and related services. The tender was initiated with a total estimated value of £1.5 billion, with a minimum value of £400 million. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contracting period spans from 17th February 2015 to 16th February 2018. The contract allows for delivery across a range of locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and falls under the main category of services. The contract was awarded on 17th February 2015, and the tender period concluded on 2nd October 2014.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the postal and transport services sector, especially for those specialising in post-office equipment, mailing services, and software systems related to logistics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore participation, as this procurement process is designed to be inclusive of diverse supplier capabilities. Businesses positioned to offer innovative solutions and competitive pricing in these categories are particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts under this expansive framework.

## Notice

Redacted Supplier Framework Agreement - RM1063 Postal Goods and Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd64b78-9e2e-4f47-8e51-f0684180a16b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2015 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2015 - 16 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESSPLUS MARKETING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30130000 - Post-office equipment
- 30144000 - Calculation-type machines
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd64b78-9e2e-4f47-8e51-f0684180a16b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd64b78-9e2e-4f47-8e51-f0684180a16b
  26th June 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5bcde88-d1a6-40f9-9376-cceb1bb71721
  AccessPlus Marketing Services Ltd

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.uk/ccs

## Provenance

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