Award

Postal Services

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 09:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this public contract was conducted by Northumberland County Council, targeting postal services under the industry classification of CPV 64110000. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on providing postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland. The contract, valued at £400,000, was executed through a selective procurement method, particularly a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender stage progressed to its conclusion with the award made to the supplier on 22nd January 2026, and the contract period spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd June 2026. The procurement served the North East region of the United Kingdom, adhering to deadlines that concluded before the award date.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses involved in postal and logistics services. The nature of the contract, being part of a framework agreement and offering a sizeable contract value, can provide substantial business continuity and financial growth prospects. Given its suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), companies that can efficiently manage collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels within specified timelines could find this type of tender beneficial. Such opportunities encourage competitive engagement and the potential for enhancing service delivery capabilities tailored to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Postal services for outgoing mail across Northumberland County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0709dd43-393e-489e-b335-c9ccd05b4720
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20348ce3-4ca1-49ff-969b-34c5c29f2504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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