--- title: "Postal Goods, Services and Solutions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2019-07-15" --- # Postal Goods, Services and Solutions Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93ae8881-5100-40c3-8281-a2aa9783c793.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is undertaking a public procurement process titled "Postal Goods, Services and Solutions" aimed at establishing a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for postal services. This framework is valued at approximately £4.14 billion and will be accessible to central government departments and various UK public sector bodies, including local authorities and health services. Currently in the active tender stage, the deadline for submission is 5th July 2019, with the contract expected to last from 12th November 2019 until 11th November 2023. The procurement method employed is an open procedure designed for contracts above the specified threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in postal services and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework intends to accommodate a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that can provide robust postal solutions or ancillary services to government entities within the UK should consider this as a strategic opportunity to expand their business footprint in the public sector. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the contracting authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative agreement for the provision of postal goods and services to be utilised by central government departments and all other UK public sector bodies, including local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education and devolved administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal goods and services required by UK public sector bodies, which include central government departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, education, charities and devolved administrations. CCS is partnering with YPO and ESPO to put this agreement in place. The duration of the Framework Agreement is four (4) years with the option to enable Customers to let a call off agreement that may extend beyond the life of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The full list of CPV codes are on the OJEU notice ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Nov 2019 - 11 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,140,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2019 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf - 4 Jul 2019 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf - 26 Jun 2019 at 14:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf - 21 Jun 2019 at 14:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf - 20 Jun 2019 at 13:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf - 20 May 2019 at 10:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf - 17 May 2019 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88a2a170-048e-4f79-8661-222db10c77bf 15th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7654362-e48b-41a0-ba13-7b83a3ef8bd1 RM6017 Bid Pack - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e2abd7a-3f07-443f-bb05-681eb9d9d15f Contract Notice Transparency Information for the Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/371b3b8b-be88-4688-8515-b68609ac2ad0 Contract Notice Authorised Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a74b1d4-94e0-48e7-b6a4-4055e16a9068 Rights Reserved for CCS Framework - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/620e73f8-ee7d-4602-afd6-eb02538e4394 Lot Structure - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showCode.do?noticeId=748730#fh OJEU Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dc36962-e41e-4a94-bdc2-75b4e94647fa RM6017 Bid Pack.zip - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d1d4d01-8de5-45bf-9d43-6755248ac9fd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d84bdae-b8c0-476d-868f-33932fe315b2 RM6017 Bid Pack 26.06.19.zip - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b5f2e77-0519-4f42-a2ab-564b401869b2 RM6017 Bid Pack 04.07.19.zip - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec8cdf02-4b7d-42bf-a45b-7f9bc95afaf6 RM6017 Bid Pack 12.07.19.zip ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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