Award

Postal Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2018 at 15:30

Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2018 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council as the contracting authority for the tender titled "Postal Services," classified under the CPV category of Post and courier services. This open procedure tender was published on 23rd October 2018, with a tender period that ended on 23rd November 2018. The contract, which commenced on 12th December 2018, is scheduled to conclude on 31st May 2022. A supplier briefing is set for 31st October 2018 at Sunderland Civic Centre for potential bidders to receive guidance on submitting their proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in postal and courier services, including those that provide hybrid mail and bulk mailing solutions. Companies with a track record in delivering similar services within the North East region of the United Kingdom would be well positioned to compete for this contract. The emphasis on a supplier briefing indicates that Sunderland City Council is committed to supporting bidders in understanding the submission requirements and increasing their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Postal Services that incorporates hybrid mail and bulk mailings, including revenues and benefits Additional information: Sunderland City Council intend to hold a supplier briefing on Wednesday 31st October 2018 at Sunderland Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR27DN, Committee Room 4 at 1.30pm. You should confirm your intention to attend direct to tanya.renshaw@sunderland.gov.uk by no later than Monday 29th October.2018. The aim of the briefing is to provide advice on submitting an acceptable bid, there will also be opportunity to ask questions. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is notliable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f1801ee-ede8-477f-96d3-677056576400
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£315,273 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2022 3-4 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tanya Renshaw
Contact Email
tanya.renshaw@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1915612437

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DSI BILLING SERVICES

Further Information

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