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Corporate Postal Services - 2nd Class Mail

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Chesterfield Borough Council acting as the buying organisation for a contract titled "Corporate Postal Services - 2nd Class Mail" in the industry category of postal and telecommunications services. This contract process is at the award stage, with Whistl UK Limited being the successful supplier. The contract, procured via a call-off from the CCS Framework Postal Services & Solutions Ref RM6280, has a value of £456,750 and covers services primarily delivered to Chesterfield, with a postal code of S40 1LP, England. Key dates include the contract period start on 1st December 2025 and end on 31st May 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 30th November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal and telecommunications services, especially those well-positioned within framework agreements. Chesterfield Borough Council's decision-making, highlighting a substantial contract value and defined long-term service requirement, could offer substantial business growth for suppliers like small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who are qualified under such framework agreements. Companies aligned with the logistical and operational aspects of postal services and capable of scalable solutions would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Corporate Postal Services - 2nd Class Mail

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of Corporate Postal Services - 2nd Class Mail for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a call-off from the CCS Framework Postal Services & Solutions Ref RM6280. The initial contract value is for a maximum of PS253,750 excl. VAT for an initial period of 2 years and 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07c2ac99-b130-4910-9e75-b05c3100cce0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f247086-66c4-45f8-9d3f-ddd1e607f036
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£456,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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