Postal Services and Solutions
A Contract Award Notice
by THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 4 year (est.)
- Value
- £2B
- Sector
- TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 26 Oct 2023
- Delivery
- To 14 Mar 2028 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Liverpool
3 buyers
1 supplier
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has awarded a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement in the form of a multi supplier Framework Contract consisting of eight (8) Lots 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. This new Framework Contract replaces the existing Framework Contract (RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions) and includes services that will capture new technologies and innovations to support Buyers in adopting improved communications processes and transforming their mailroom operations to become more digital environments.
Lot Division
| 6 | Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications This lot is capable of providing hybrid mail, digital and transformational communication services. Award Criteria
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| 7 | Inbound Delivery, Mail Opening and Digital Scanning Services Inbound Delivery, Mail Opening and Digital Scanning Services This lot is capable of providing the provision of inbound delivery, mail opening and digital scanning services, which can be carried out either on or off-site or a blend of both. Award Criteria
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| 3 | Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables This lot is capable of providing a full range of low, medium and high volume capacity franking machines, mailroom equipment (including X-Ray machines) and associated consumables and software for both lease and outright purchase. Includes basic maintenance and additional service wrap options. Award Criteria
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| 4 | Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK Seven (7) suppliers were successfully awarded a framework contract to deliver services for this framework lot. Award Criteria
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| 5 | Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels to International Destinations This lot is capable of providing a collection and delivery service, for letters, large letters and parcels which are collected from buyer site(s) for onward delivery to international EU, Non EU and Rest of World destinations. Award Criteria
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| 6 | Audits, Efficiency Reviews and Niche Consultancy Audits, Efficiency Reviews and Niche Consultancy This lot is capable of providing independent audits, efficiency reviews and niche consultancy services specific to mailroom operations and associated document and data management. Suppliers should be aware that if they are bidding for Lot 4 and are successful on Lot 4, suppliers will not be allowed to perform any other services under any other lot. Award Criteria
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| 7 | Business Process Outsourcing, Mailroom, Document and Data Managed Service Business Process Outsourcing, Mailroom, Document and Data Managed Service This lot is capable of providing a fully outsourced managed service including either on or off-site mailroom management, digital mailroom management and document and data management services. Award Criteria
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| 8 | Security Screening Services Security Screening Services. This lot is capable of providing security screening services of a variety of inbound mail items, including documents and parcels for a range of hazardous items and materials. Award Criteria
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Award Detail
| 1 | See Contracts Finder Notice for Full Supplier List (Liverpool)
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CPV Codes
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 30123400 - Folding machines
- 30124520 - Scanner document feeders
- 30130000 - Post-office equipment
- 30131000 - Mailroom equipment
- 30131100 - Paper or envelope folding machines
- 30131200 - Envelope-stuffing machines
- 30131300 - Addressing machines
- 30131400 - Postage machines
- 30131500 - Mail opening machines
- 30131600 - Mail sealing machines
- 30131800 - Stamp affixers
- 30132000 - Sorting equipment
- 30132100 - Mail-sorting equipment
- 30132300 - Sorters
- 30133000 - Mailing equipment
- 30133100 - Bulk-mailing equipment
- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines
- 30197310 - Letter openers
- 30216130 - Barcode readers
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment
- 43411000 - Sorting and screening machines
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment
- 51611100 - Hardware installation services
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
- 64110000 - Postal services
- 64112000 - Postal services related to letters
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72512000 - Document management services
- 60160000 - Mail transport by road
- 60161000 - Parcel transport services
- 64111000 - Postal services related to newspapers and periodicals
- 64113000 - Postal services related to parcels
- 64115000 - Mailbox rental
- 64121100 - Mail delivery services
- 64121200 - Parcel delivery services
- 60411000 - Scheduled airmail transport services
- 60421000 - Non-scheduled airmail transport services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48213000 - Operating system enhancement software package
- 48223000 - Electronic mail software package
- 48310000 - Document creation software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 63121100 - Storage services
- 64216000 - Electronic message and information services
- 72212223 - Electronic mail software development services
- 72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services
- 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79570000 - Mailing-list compilation and mailing services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48214000 - Network operating system software package
- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package
- 48219700 - Communications server software package
- 48311100 - Document management system
- 48313000 - Optical-character-recognition (OCR) software package
- 48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package
- 48328000 - Image-processing software package
- 48329000 - Imaging and archiving system
- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48781000 - System management software package
- 48782000 - Storage management software package
- 48920000 - Office automation software package
- 64122000 - Internal office mail and messenger services
- 64216120 - Electronic mail services
- 79571000 - Mailing services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services
- 79710000 - Security services
Indicators
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b9e9b3-c90a-41bd-9005-e92e3b... 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transparency Agenda On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.
Reference
- FTS 031689-2023