Award

Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Aug 2021 at 08:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire County Council has successfully concluded a procurement process for postal services titled "Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels." This procurement falls under the "Post and courier services" industry category and was initiated through a selective method involving a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £580,000, commenced on 9th August 2021 and will run until 8th August 2023. The tender period for submissions ended on 25th November 2020, and the award for the contract was announced on 28th July 2021.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and logistics sector, specifically those capable of providing collection and mailing services, tracking features, and consumable equipment. Companies specialising in mail logistics or those offering innovative postal solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The involvement of a collaborative procurement group, including 26 authorities, underscores the scale and potential for future opportunities in the sector, making it appealing for both established firms and emerging players.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels

Notice Description

North Yorkshire County Council are a member of a collaborative procurement group for postal services. The group is made up of 26 authorities with YPO acting as the lead authority, closely supported by Kirklees Council. YPO completed a further competition on behalf of the consortium through RM6017 Lot 3 and Whistl were the successful supplier. The bulk of services required are the collection and mailing (in various forms) of standard letters and parcels, with provision for other more niche services including undelivered mail, irregular and bespoke items, tracking features, as well as consumable equipment (labels, bags, mail cages etc).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f118ee5-15c6-48a2-a12c-2ea35f8c84a4
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Taylor
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609533450

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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