---
title: "Courier/postage services contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3c3e24c-7601-4213-a483-5dea99617f2c"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2024-04-11"
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# Courier/postage services contract

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3c3e24c-7601-4213-a483-5dea99617f2c

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## Summary

The Met Office has awarded a contract for courier/postage services, of a value of GBP 48,000. The procurement method was direct, with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is from December 11, 2023, to December 11, 2024. The award was made to POWER PACKING EXPORT SERVICE, and the tender period ended on November 28, 2023. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the postal and telecommunications services industry category. Businesses providing courier or postage services may find this tender particularly relevant. The Met Office, based in Exeter, initiated this tender process, creating an opportunity for suppliers to engage and secure contracts within the specified service category. The award to POWER PACKING EXPORT SERVICE demonstrates the potential for SMEs to successfully compete for such contracts.

## Notice

Courier/postage services contract. Single tendered due to being a nominated supplier on FM contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce8c924-22ee-466f-aab0-d9fc902536ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2023 - 11 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | POWER PACKING EXPORT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 14:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce8c924-22ee-466f-aab0-d9fc902536ff
- 11 Apr 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce8c924-22ee-466f-aab0-d9fc902536ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce8c924-22ee-466f-aab0-d9fc902536ff
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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