Scope
Description
Daily collection of sensitive documents (customer banking cheques and related supporting documentation) in secure pouch from all Post Office branch network (entire UK) at prescribed end of day hours (Mon -Thurs 17:00 and Sat 12:00), overnight trunking delivery of secure pouch to a designated regional processing centre (pre agreed delivery slots from 22.45 (same day) to 4.15am (next day and on Sundays by 21.00)).
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,330,000 excluding VAT
- £3,960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64100000 - Post and courier services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Single technically capable provider.
Supplier
ROYAL MAIL GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: 04138203
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWM-5262-XZGX
185 Farringdon Road
London
EC1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@royalmail.com
Website: http://www.royalmailgroup.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Post Office Limited
- Companies House: 02154540
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-5883-YMLG
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Website: https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)