---
title: "Provision of Cheque and Postal Orders Courier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0419bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY"
published: "2024-03-15"
---

# Provision of Cheque and Postal Orders Courier

Buyer: DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0419bb

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## Summary

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is seeking suppliers for the Provision of Cheque and Postal Orders Courier services. The contract involves collecting approximately 1.6 million cheques and postal orders annually for various services, with a contract value of £20,000 GBP. The tender deadline is 19th April 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and suppliers can submit bids electronically or in writing.

This tender presents opportunities for secure cheque courier companies to provide services to DVLA. Businesses offering secure cheque transportation and courier services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The DVLA, as the buying organisation, is based in Swansea, United Kingdom. Suppliers must meet bank approval requirements to participate in this tender. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with the bid opening scheduled for 22nd April 2024. The contract terms allow for electronic invoicing and payment, offering modern procurement options for successful bidders.

## Notice

DVLA currently receives and banks approximately 1.6 million combined cheques and postal orders per annum (approximately 31,000 cheques per week) , as payment for various Driver and Vehicle service streams. Following a Government Banking Procurement exercise awarded in 2014, Barclays Bank PLC were appointed the banking provider for DVLA on 24 March 2015. DVLA require a next day secure cheque courier to collect cheques and postal orders twice a week and transport them securely to a designated cheque processing hub. This does not have to be a dedicated service, DVLA cheques and postal orders can be part of a secure bulk movement with other companies' Cheques/Postal orders. All suppliers must be Bank approved Secure Cheque Couriers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008518-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DVLA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008518-2024
- 14 Nov 2023 at 15:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033666-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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