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CST154 Supply of Post Collection Services

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 08:23

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of Post Collection Services titled "CST154 Supply of Post Collection Services." This contract falls under the "Post and courier services" industry category and will be carried out in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was finalised through a direct award under the Postal Services & Solutions framework (RM6280) and is valued at £2,265,432.90. The contract period begins on 8 February 2025 and ends on 7 February 2026, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The award announcement was published on 1 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in post and courier services, especially those interested in expanding their operations in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. DHL eCommerce UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the competitive nature of the procurement and indicating the potential for sizeable business growth within this framework.

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Notice Title

CST154 Supply of Post Collection Services

Notice Description

Supply of Post Collection Services for the Council. The contract was awarded via Direct Award under the Postal Services & Solutions framework (RM6280), available via CCS. Initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for two additional 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c616108-590f-49da-9d78-a466968160cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dffa4942-298f-4b86-849b-deaf07f0f359
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,265,432 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,265,432 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2025 - 7 Feb 2026 6-12 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
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL ECOMMERCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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