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Franking machines

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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05 Dec 2018 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) conducted a procurement process for the lease of franking machines across seven office sites. This tender, titled "Franking machines," falls under the postal services industry category and has a total contract value of £230,874. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, considered below threshold. The contract duration commenced on 28th July 2016 and concluded on 31st October 2022, with the tender period closing on 28th June 2016.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services, particularly those that can provide franking machines or related solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider competing for similar contracts, as the CQC is inclined to engage with suppliers of this scale. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to expand their reach within governmental contracts, directly supporting their growth strategies in servicing public sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Franking machines

Notice Description

Lease of franking machines across seven office sites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25f91c4a-a977-471a-b5ee-d89ffdc06b08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c516c8-c300-4788-af5a-d545af871dee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,874 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,874 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2016 - 31 Oct 2022 Over 5 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE MAILING ROOM

Further Information

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