Award

Internal Mail Tracking Service

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Award

27 May 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) for an "Internal Mail Tracking Service", involving the implementation of a digital mail tracking system across their regional centres and central mail unit in England, United Kingdom. This tender, categorised under mailing equipment and electronic mail software, was carried out as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The award stage, now complete, saw Francotyp-Postalia Ltd secure the contract valued at GBP 103,615, with the contract period spanning from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2029. The award was officially published on 27th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital solutions for mail management, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive audit trails for security purposes. While the procurement process was selective, it highlights potential avenues for SMEs in the technological and mailing equipment industry to align with government frameworks and secure similar tenders. UK-based businesses capable of fulfilling postal tracking service requirements could find lucrative prospects in enhancing government mail operations efficiencies.

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Notice Title

Internal Mail Tracking Service

Notice Description

A digital internal mail tracking system Solution that : Tracks all mail items from delivery to recipient. Provides a full audit trail for security and assurance. Covers all HMRC Regional Centres and the Central Mail Unit. Includes scanners, ancillary equipment and software for mail tracking.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-295cd874-799e-4341-a27b-79ed9eb79c2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941e5de9-bd21-4d7a-8cd5-7e40cba4c941
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

30133000 - Mailing equipment

48223000 - Electronic mail software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,615 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,615 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2029 4-5 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5EG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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