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FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services" has been conducted by Leicester City Council. This contracting opportunity falls under the industry category "Other community, social, and personal services" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Pitney Bowes Ltd with a total value of £87,900. The contract period is set to commence on 5th December 2024 and conclude on 4th August 2025. Notably, the procurement was initiated via other methods and remains relatable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the service sector, particularly those experienced or seeking expansion in providing franking machine services. SMEs, in particular, are well-suited to compete, as indicated by the procurement's consideration of such entities. Participating businesses can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within public sector contracts, providing a steady revenue stream and enhancing their market credibility.

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Notice Title

FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services

Notice Description

Franking Machine Lease and Postage FEW1519 - Franking Machine Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1db26822-7017-433f-978c-105505f6de0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a08ba02-215c-415c-aad2-8d0e308b6473
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 -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2024 - 4 Aug 2025 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
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
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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