Mail delivery services

Tender description

The NEUPC is leading a tender process to establish a framework for the HE sector for mail services. This will include two lots covering both UK Business Mail Services and International mail services. Lot 1 is a new provision for the sector having never been tendered officially previously, the UK domestic business mail lot seeks to award up to 3 suppliers to provide a down stream access provision for business mail services. Bidders would be required to ensure supply chain in place for final mile delivery, potentially provide IT solutions to give institutional efficiencies and establish a confirmed working pattern of collection and delivery on an individual call off basis with institutions. Advice where required on mail processes and best practice within the UK mail sector Detailed management information Ability to structure internal accounts and invoice appropriately as required by members. Suppliers awarded to either or both lots would be expected to establish a productive relationship with the Postal Operations Group to communicate and advise on best practice. A retender of a previous provision which was for international air mail the scope of the new lot has been redefined simply as International mail services to encourage bidders to propose the best value for money provision for the requirement and not restrict the method of delivery. Coverage is required for a global mail delivery service including but not restricted to: Collection from any member institution for outbound delivery to any destination outside of the UK (allowing for prohibited lists). Inbound services Advice where required on HMRC regulation and regulation at point of delivery. Detailed management information Ability to structure internal accounts and invoice appropriately as required by members. Suppliers awarded to either or both lots would be expected to establish a productive relationship with the Postal Operations Group to communicate and advise on best practice. It is intended to award this lot to up to 3 suppliers.