Award

25/011 The Provision of a Hybrid Mail Service - AWARD

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 May 2026 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a Hybrid Mail Service, awarding the contract to CFH Docmail Ltd / PRINT.UK.COM. This selective, restricted procedure procurement process was classified under the post and courier services category. The service is set to commence on 6th April 2026 and will run until 5th April 2028, delivering vital correspondence such as arrears letters and housing offer correspondence efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner. The procurement award was published on 18th May 2026, with the initial award date being 12th January 2026, indicating a thorough and structured tendering process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the post and courier services sector, particularly those capable of demonstrating efficiency, value for money, and environmentally sustainable practices. Although this specific contract is already awarded, similar tenders could offer lucrative prospects for businesses looking to expand in the public sector by providing innovative mailing solutions that align with public service requirements. Companies focusing on sustainable operations or those with established logistics networks might find similar opportunities attractive, given the range of local and international delivery destinations involved.

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Notice Title

25/011 The Provision of a Hybrid Mail Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Tenderer who can provide a hybrid mail service that demonstrates value for money and which is efficient in process in order that vital correspondence reaches customers in a timely manner, for example but not limited to arrears letters and housing offer correspondence and who can evidence environmentally friendly working practices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc908b5-4714-4c50-aa48-ca8fe8eed178
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFS
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL LTD / PRINT.UK.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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