Award

Outbound Postal Services for East Suffolk Council, for the collection of 1st and 2nd Class Mail from East Suffolk House by Royal Mail

EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

16 May 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk District Council has completed the procurement process for outbound postal services related to the collection of 1st and 2nd Class Mail from East Suffolk House by Royal Mail. This services contract, classified under the Postal and Telecommunications Services industry (CPV code: 64000000), was awarded on 9th May 2025. The procurement employed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and is now in the award stage. The contractual period spans from 9th May 2025 to 8th May 2027, with the services being provided in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract's total value stands at £180,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for established businesses within the postal and telecommunications sector, particularly for those capable of fulfilling service requirements through a framework agreement. Although the contract has been awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited, suppliers within this industry can explore future opportunities or subcontracting possibilities. Companies with expertise in large-scale service delivery might find suitable avenues in engaging with similar frameworks and tenders that cater to public sector needs.

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Notice Title

Outbound Postal Services for East Suffolk Council, for the collection of 1st and 2nd Class Mail from East Suffolk House by Royal Mail

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice only

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13605dcf-b1f1-4871-b652-4918410b15c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0c4a37-224c-47aa-8392-e347486e8a3f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 8 May 2027 1-2 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
EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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