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title: "Contract Award Notice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfa4131c-7d40-4440-8183-7f627465a8c5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-01-13"
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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfa4131c-7d40-4440-8183-7f627465a8c5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a contract award notice for a direct award under the CCS Framework RM6017, specifically for postal services. The total contract value is £17,000, and it is set to commence from 1st January 2022, running until 31st December 2026. The procurement method utilised was selective, and the tender period concluded on 15th December 2021. The contract location is in the South West region of England, specifically Portsmouth, indicating the need for service delivery within this locality.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the suitability criteria. Companies with robust capabilities in service delivery, particularly those with experience in working within government frameworks or those that can provide efficient mailing solutions, would be well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with such contracts can significantly enhance a business's portfolio and credibility in the public sector.

## Notice

Direct Award Contract Notice placed under the CCS Framework RM6017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba61d982-ea1a-4141-b4eb-115f8789ac07 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PITNEY BOWES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba61d982-ea1a-4141-b4eb-115f8789ac07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba61d982-ea1a-4141-b4eb-115f8789ac07
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e20efe1d-5498-4791-96c7-78c1126ef3a6
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## Provenance

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