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title: "Postal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e32ff6d1-ccdd-4cac-94dc-8b50bef975f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2023-08-31"
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# Postal Services

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e32ff6d1-ccdd-4cac-94dc-8b50bef975f7

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## Summary

The buying organisation, OFSTED, has completed a procurement process for Postal Services under the CPV classification "Post and courier services". The contract, titled "Postal Services", was awarded to ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st March 2021 to 30th November 2026, with a total value of £229,000. The tender period ended on 15th February 2021. OFSTED is located at 6th Floor, Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, Manchester, England.

This awarded contract for Postal Services presents opportunities for businesses involved in post and courier services to engage with OFSTED. Businesses with large-scale capabilities, like ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED, may find further opportunities to participate in similar procurement processes. The industry category for this contract is services, and being a selective procurement method, other businesses can explore future prospects within the framework agreement for similar services within the specified contract period.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from the Crown Commercial Service RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions Framework Agreement Lot 3 Collection and delivery of letters, large letters and parcels. This contract is for the provision of Postal Services for Ofsted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c4abf-56ff-489d-bc41-bb277031c521 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 11:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c4abf-56ff-489d-bc41-bb277031c521
- 30 Apr 2021 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c4abf-56ff-489d-bc41-bb277031c521

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592c4abf-56ff-489d-bc41-bb277031c521
  31st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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