Decision details

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

The decision is to utilise The Crown Commercial Services Framework model (RM6017) Lot 3: ‘For collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels’.

There are eight 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 has been 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 of 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 £96,636.50.

To make a direct award to Royal Mail.

Reason:

Royal Mail were selected as the most cost-efficient provider that could meet the specification criteria. The remaining suppliers were unable to provide all of the requirements and/or offered prices higher than Royal Mail.