Award

Post Office Pay-Out Scheme

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2025 at 10:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has finalised a public procurement contract for the "Post Office Pay-Out Scheme," involving post office counter services in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £117,700, was awarded to the Post Office following a direct procurement method. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract period set from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. Key dates include the award notice published on 4th February 2025 and the award date being on 1st January 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises skilled in delivering counter services. The procurement has been facilitated through a direct award, thus favouring established service providers with a proven track record. SMEs and VCSEs might find this particular opportunity less suitable as indicated in the procurement documents. The successful completion of this contract by the Post Office can potentially enhance their credibility and provide scope for further public-sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Pay-Out Scheme

Notice Description

Post Office Pay-Out Scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34e6c791-4199-4c7a-965e-d4f4517dc0d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab2f128a-73e2-4998-b6e5-90f0b9adf64f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beth Taylor
Contact Email
bethtaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1226770770

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POST OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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