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title: "Provision of a Cheque and postal order Courier Service"
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buyer: "DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
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# Provision of a Cheque and postal order Courier Service

Buyer: DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2316917-12e2-457b-b399-148767f6e733

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## Summary

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of a Cheque and Postal Order Courier Service". This contract involves secure, twice-weekly collections of cheques and postal orders over five years, with approximately 31,000 items handled weekly. The procurement, classified under "Parcel delivery services" (CPV 64121200), was conducted as a direct single tender action, which is suitable for below-threshold procurements. The contract period starts on 27th April 2026 and ends on 26th April 2031, with FedEx UK Limited awarded the contract, as announced on 14th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in secure courier and delivery services, particularly those adept at handling large volumes efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find such contracts particularly beneficial, enabling them to expand their service offerings and client base. The logistics sector, with firms like large-scale operators or those looking to scale their operations, is well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities, leveraging this contract to enhance market presence and operational capabilities in the courier service sector.

## Notice

The Buyer requires a next day secure cheque and postal order courier to collect cheques and postal orders and other secure documentation two times per weekly. Two collections per week are required for 52 weeks a year, this can be subject to change if collections are not required. Prices must be submitted per collection as in Schedule 5 (Pricing). Collection days will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The collection time shall be scheduled anytime from 14:00 pm onwards. Approximately 31,000 cheques/postal orders are collected weekly over the two collections, although these volumes could increase or decrease.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f462630-7aad-401c-bc45-fead2a53a3b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,610 |
| 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 | DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f462630-7aad-401c-bc45-fead2a53a3b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f462630-7aad-401c-bc45-fead2a53a3b1
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4efdf784-0c8b-425e-acc5-91209e98c3cf

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