Department for Work and Pensions · Awarded contract

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Provision of Internal Courier Services to Department for Work and Pensions

Awarded 31 Mar 2019

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Awarded31 Mar 2019

Value£14,900,000.00

SupplierRoyal Mail Group Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Work and Pensions

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 5y 6mo ago2y 1mo term

Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 30 Apr 2021

About

Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Royal Mail Group Ltd for the provision of internal courier services.

The contract, valued at AUD 14,900,000, requires the supplier to provide a Next Day service with daily secure visits to all sites, adhering to scheduled timed visits.

The supplier must also offer pre-arranged Same Day point-to-point collection and delivery on an ad hoc basis, with a minimum of 24 hours' notice, and provide a quote within 4 working hours of request.

Services are not required on weekends or UK/Northern Ireland bank holidays except by special arrangement, and visits should continue to sites unaffected by differing bank holiday closures between England & Wales and Scotland.

The supplier must use appropriate, secure, hard-sided vehicles considering site access limitations and specific requirements.

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