Award

Postal Distribution Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Mar 2017 at 15:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for Postal Distribution Services, valued at £490,000. The award was granted to Royal Mail for specialist postal services, with the contract period running from 17th March 2017 to 31st May 2017. This tender falls under the services category, specifically classified under postal services (CPV code 64110000). The procurement process was initiated as a tender, with the tender period concluding on 3rd March 2017.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in postal services or logistics to expand their client base through government contracts. While the awarded contract has been finalised, the procurement method used may allow for future tenders in similar areas, providing an avenue for companies to showcase their services. Businesses that offer innovative postal solutions or have a strong operational presence in the West Midlands would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Distribution Services

Notice Description

Specialist postal services from Royal Mail

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f7b1030-4d67-4df5-8bcd-2f1d119d9b29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c703f1-1beb-4ece-8b16-eb30c837fac3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2017 - 31 May 2017 1-6 months
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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@centro.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM,
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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