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title: "Dedicated Courier Network"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
published: "2018-02-13"
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# Dedicated Courier Network

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bcf1898-9477-4ceb-8227-652a119645f5

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a "Dedicated Courier Network" tender, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, is currently complete. The contract, classified under courier services (CPV code 64120000), has a total value of £37,149,944 and covers a period from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017. The tendering method employed was selective, facilitated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract specified delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The award was made to TNT UK Ltd, with the contract announced on 1st December 2015 and formally published on 13th February 2018.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for large-scale logistics and transportation firms looking to expand their services within the public sector framework. Businesses that excel in providing courier services and have the capability to manage extensive delivery networks would be well-positioned to participate in similar future procurements. The scale of the contract highlights the potential for substantial growth in contracts that support government agencies, particularly in roles requiring reliable and efficient courier solutions.

## Notice

Dedicated Courier Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bbb793-010f-437d-9ba5-36b8fad432b2 |
| 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 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,149,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,149,944 |
| 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 | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2018 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bbb793-010f-437d-9ba5-36b8fad432b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bbb793-010f-437d-9ba5-36b8fad432b2
  13th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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