Purpose

There is a
requirement for a postal service dispatch provider with the
appropriate product range, competitive pricing and customer service
to deliver IBC post.

Decision

The decision is to
utilise The Crown Commercial Services Framework model (RM6017) Lot
2: ‘ For collection and delivery of letters, large letter and
parcels’.
 
There are seven
suppliers on the framework, however, there is a limited market base
for all elements of the specification that need consideration. As
such a direct award is being made for one year (12 months) to Royal
Mail.
 
Royal Mail were
selected as the most cost-efficient provider that could meet the
specification criteria. The remaining suppliers were unable to
provide all the requirements and/or offered prices higher than
Royal Mail.
 
A standard set of
pre-defined terms and conditions apply to all call-off contracts
awarded against the framework.
 
The total value for
the contract is £100,000.