Published date: 4 August 2022
This notice was replaced on 24 October 2023
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Awarded contract (published 24 October 2023, last edited 26 October 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Post-office equipment - 30130000
Postage-franking machines - 30144100
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Parcel transport services - 60161000
Postal and telecommunications services - 64000000
Mailing services - 79571000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£1,600,000,000
Procurement reference
RM6280
Published date
4 August 2022
Approach to market date
22 February 2023
Contract start date
1 December 2023
Contract end date
30 November 2027
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of postal services and solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all postal services and solutions required by UK Central Government Departments.
CCS may partner with other public buying organisations to put this agreement in place. The duration of the Framework Agreement is four (4) years with the option to enable customers to let a call-off agreement that may extend beyond the life of the Framework Agreement.
Suppliers wishing to engage with the authority should email postal.services@crowncommercial.gov.uk quoting "PS&S PIN" in the subject box.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | £200,000 |
| 2024/2025 | £59,800,000 |
| 2025/2026 | £260,000,000 |
| 2026/2027 | £430,000,000 |
| 2027/2028 | £450,000,000 |
| 2028/2029 | £400,000,000 |
Additional text
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The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement.
About the buyer
Contact name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
Address
9th floor, Capital Building
39 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England
Telephone
+44 3450103503
postal.services@crowncommercial.gov.uk
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