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ESPO Lot 2 - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK - A1234

DUE NORTH LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Swale Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "ESPO Lot 2 - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK - A1234." This service-oriented contract, classified under the Postal and Telecommunications industry (CPV code 64000000), entails the collection and delivery of mail items across the UK, including various services such as high volume, secure, and undelivered item management. The procurement process initiated as a tender, led to the award stage on 25th June 2025, with the contract starting from 1st August 2025 until 31st July 2030. The competitive tender process encouraged submissions that were evaluated on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender. The contract, valued at £1,101,460.90, invites participation primarily suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and enables bids via the Council's e-tendering portal, with the submission deadline having been on 20th May 2025.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specializing in postal and delivery services, especially SMEs, given the expansive scope of work covering the entire UK market. Potential suppliers can gain long-term contracts, facilitating steady revenue streams and enabling organisational growth through enhanced operational scale and efficiency. Large-scale enterprises like Whistl UK Limited, which was awarded the contract, underline the potential for substantial market penetration within the postal services sector, and provide exemplary pathways for SMEs to follow in supporting or filling niche service requirements under such broad initiatives. The project's extended timeline further offers stability and opportunities for business planning and integration into the public service supply chain, with the backing of Swale Borough Council's governance.

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Notice Title

ESPO Lot 2 - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within UK - A1234

Notice Description

This Lot covers a collection and delivery service for all mail items for delivery within the UK. Services include high volume services, low to medium volume services, sorted and unsorted services, secure services, collection services and services to manage undelivered items. Swale Borough Council is inviting tenders for Postal Services. The contract will involve the provision of a mail collection and delivery service within the UK. The contract shall commence on 01/08/2025 and terminate on 31/07/2030. The bidder/s who submit/s the Most Economically Advantageous Tender will be awarded the contract. The Invitation to Tender document must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of the ITT is 20th May 2025 at 12:00pm. All communication / clarifications must be submitted via the e-tendering portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1884bfa5-9795-4982-bb2e-59321ec72527
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd94617a-7475-4d01-b11a-0a35fc81a063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,101,460 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,101,460 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
DUE NORTH LIMITED
Additional Buyers

SWALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME10 3HT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
Roman
Westminster Constituency
Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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