UK Royal Mail loses NIO post deal

ROYAL Mail was dumped by the Government this week.

The firm lost out on a deal worth around half a million pounds to transport internal mail.

It was awarded to couriers DX Network Services.

Although initially for 12 months, the agreement could be extended for up to three years.

DX chief executive Paul Kehoe said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract for the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

“It is particularly pleasing to have won the business in the face of strong competition from other major industry players.”

The firm will transport post all over Northern Ireland to 138 Government office addresses.

A spokeswoman for the Royal Mail said: “The internal mail market has been competitive for a number of years.”