---
title: "Relay Collection and Delivery - Direct Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067310"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067310.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067310.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Relay Collection and Delivery - Direct Award

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067310

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## Summary

On 25th March 2026, the Home Office, a central government public authority based in London, announced the award of a "Relay Collection and Delivery - Direct Award" contract under the internal office mail and messenger services category. This procurement, valued at £2,700,000, will facilitate secure and efficient mail and courier services across the UK. The award, pending as of 24th March 2026, will be executed by Royal Mail Group Limited as the supplier, and the contract is set to commence on 30th April 2026, ending on 29th April 2028. Extensions of up to two years are possible, contingent on service performance, which provides a substantial timeframe for service delivery under a framework agreement method.

The direct award contract offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics and courier services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive and highly secure transport solutions across diverse locales in the UK. While Royal Mail Group Limited has been identified as a suitable supplier, organisations with similar capacities may benefit from monitoring and competing for future tenders in this sector. The contract aligns with the Home Office's stringent requirements and could foster growth for companies adept at handling demanding requirements, which are often necessary for government contracts, in operational efficiency and reliability.

## Notice

Secure, reliable, and efficient internal mail and courier service to transport essential operational materials across the UK.

### Procurement Information

Consultation with Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has confirmed that there are no viable alternative suppliers capable of delivering the full scope of the requirement through available frameworks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027143-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL MAIL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 09:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027143-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026956-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027143-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026956-2026
  24th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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