---
title: "Parcel Force - postal and package services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033203"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033203"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033203.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033203.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2022-04-29"
---

# Parcel Force - postal and package services

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033203

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033203)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033203.json)

## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Parcel Force - postal and package services," which falls under the postal and courier services industry category (CPV code: 64100000). The procurement method used was limited, specifically through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, rationalised as a sole source procurement. The contract, valued at approximately £383,286.94, was signed on 24 November 2005 and is currently active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the postal and courier services sector. Companies offering similar services, especially those capable of large-scale operations, may find this tender attractive for growth. The limited procurement approach suggests that the buyer was looking for specific capabilities, making it essential for potential suppliers to demonstrate expertise and reliability in delivering postal services to the UK Hydrographic Office.

## Notice

Provision of postal services

### Procurement Information

Sole Source

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011110-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2005 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £383,286 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARCEL FORCE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011110-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukho.gov.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033203. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033203.json.