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title: "Mail Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b92a"
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# Mail Services

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b92a

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## Summary

The NEUPC Ltd is currently involved in a procurement process for Mail Services, which includes two separate lots: UK Business Mail Services and International Mail Services. This tender is classified under the services category and was initiated as an open procedure. The procurement was planned with a budget of £28,000,000 for UK Business Mail and £2,000,000 for International Mail. The associated contracts were signed on 4th May 2021. Both services are essential for institutions, facilitating domestic and international mail delivery from locations across the United Kingdom.

This opportunity could significantly benefit large and medium-sized enterprises specialising in logistics and mail delivery services. Businesses that can demonstrate quality and technical ability, alongside a compelling pricing strategy, will be well-suited to submit bids. By establishing efficient supply chains and developing IT solutions for streamlined operations, bidders will have the chance to forge fruitful relationships within the higher education sector, potentially boosting their market presence in a competitive landscape.

## Notice

The NEUPC is leading a tender process to establish a framework for the HE Sector for Mail Services. This will include two lots covering both UK Business Mail Services and International Mail Services

### Lot Information

UK Business Mail Services

Lot 1 is a new provision for the sector having never been tendered officially previously, the UK domestic business mail lot seeks to award up to 3 suppliers to provide a down stream access provision for business mail services. Bidders would be required to ensure supply chain in place for final mile delivery, potentially provide IT solutions to give institutional efficiencies and establish a confirmed working pattern of collection and delivery on an individual call off basis with institutions. Advice where required on mail processes and best practice within the UK mail sector Detailed management information Ability to structure internal accounts and invoice appropriately as required by members. Suppliers awarded to either or both lots would be expected to establish a productive relationship with the Postal Operations Group to communicate and advise on best practice. Additional information: The framework will be open to all members of the listed HE Consortia whether or not they identify as being subject to PCR2015 For clarity Lot 1 UK Business Mail Servicesand Lot 2 International Mail Services must be bid for separately. Links to bid for each are below: Lot 1 UK Business Mail Services- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Mail-delivery-services./79GN4Z8SZP

International Mail Services

A retender of a previous provision which was for International Air Mail the scope of the new lot has been redefined simply as International Mail Services to encourage bidders to propose the best value for money provision for the requirement and not restrict the method of delivery. Coverage is required for a global mail delivery service including but not restricted to: Collection from any member institution for outbound delivery to any destination outside of the UK (allowing for prohibited lists). Inbound services Advice where required on HMRC regulation and regulation at point of delivery. Detailed management information Ability to structure internal accounts and invoice appropriately as required by members. Suppliers awarded to either or both lots would be expected to establish a productive relationship with the Postal Operations Group to communicate and advise on best practice. It is intended to award this lot to up to 3 suppliers. Additional information: For clarity Lot 1 UK Business Mail Services and Lot 2 International Mail Services must be bid for separately. Links for each are below: Lot 2 International Mail Services - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Mail-delivery-services./82UKVBUT9S The framework will be open to all members of the listed HE Consortia whether or not they identify as being subject to PCR2015

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012729-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC; EUROPEAN UNION; HIGHER EDUCATION PURCHASING CONSORTIA FOR WALES; LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIA; NORTH WEST UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIA; SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CITIPOST; DELTEC INTERNATIONAL; DHL PARCEL UK T/A UK MAIL; ROYAL MAIL; ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 60220000 - Mail transport by railway
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 79571000 - Mailing services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012729-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/#&information
- http://www.hepcw.ac.uk/members/
- http://www.neupc.ac.uk
- http://www.royalmailgroup.com
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=593661101
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Mail-delivery-services./79GN4Z8SZP
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Mail-delivery-services./82UKVBUT9S
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:525832-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.lupc.ac.uk
- https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/
- https://www.supc.ac.uk/

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