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9854 - For the procurement of postal collection and delivery services

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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10 May 2019 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council has successfully completed the procurement of postal collection and delivery services, identified by tender ID NRW/CUS/9854/G. This service, critical for the continuation of non-electronic written correspondence, falls under the postal services category (CPV code 64110000). The contract, valued at £386,000, is effective from 6th June 2019 to 16th February 2021. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award for this contract was published on 10th May 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the postal and logistics sector, especially those with the capacity to fulfil contracts for large volume correspondence services. While this particular contract has already been awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited, future similar contracts may be available for companies that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in postal services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete must have a strong operational infrastructure and the ability to manage logistics effectively to meet the needs of local government contracts.

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Notice Title

9854 - For the procurement of postal collection and delivery services

Notice Description

Norwich City Council has a need to continue a service of delivery and collection of all non-electronic written correspondence after its current contract expires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34a7931e-5155-4388-b647-f5de0c8785e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf4aea0a-f50a-4a25-a72f-ebe09ce29d61
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£386,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£386,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2019 - 16 Feb 2021 1-2 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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