---
title: "Secure Exchange Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0517ae"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0517ae.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# Secure Exchange Service

Buyer: CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0517ae

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## Summary

The purchasing authority, the Crown Prosecution Service based in London, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Secure Exchange Service," which falls under the services category, specifically post and courier services. This tender is part of a planned procurement that will potentially proceed through a PCR Framework Agreement, designed for an overnight secure exchange service across the United Kingdom. Key timelines include a future notice date on 1st September 2025, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2026, running until 31st March 2028 with the possibility of extension until 31st March 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £2,434,812, with a net value of £2,029,010 in GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the postal and courier service industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to compete due to the suitability criteria outlined. With a substantial contract value and a multi-year contract period, successful bidders will not only gain financial benefits but also bolster their portfolio with a central government contract. Firms looking to expand their reach within the public sector and enhance their service capabilities in secure delivery solutions would find this contract highly advantageous.

## Notice

Overnight Secure Exchenge Service This procurement is likely to be awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement but a pipeline notice is being published for transparency purposes. Once a contract has been awarded under a PCR Framework Agreement, a Procurement Termination Notice will be published to remove this Pipeline Notice and notify the market of Contract Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,029,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64100000 - Post and courier services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 17:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 17:40 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022892-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022892-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cps.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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