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The Provision of Folder Inserter replacement

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Folder Inserter replacement was initiated by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, focussing on mailroom equipment within the East Midlands, UK. The tender, identified as CR20205036, progressed through a selective procurement method via the CCS Framework RM6280, specifically Lot 1, covering franking machines, mailroom equipment, and associated consumables. The tender stage concluded with the award being announced on 29th August 2025, and the contract started from 1st September 2025, continuing until 31st August 2030. Although the initial tender period ended on 15th August 2025, the contract value was set at £31,468.40.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in mailroom equipment within the postal services and solutions industry. Large-scale enterprises, like Quadient Finance UK Ltd—awarded the contract—are well-suited to engage in similar tender processes, especially those with a strong presence or operations in the UK. Smaller businesses aimed at expanding and entering partnership agreements may also explore similar frameworks to leverage niche postal service supplies in governmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Folder Inserter replacement

Notice Description

The provision of Folder Inserter replacement for The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire. Procured via CCS Framework RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions for Lot 1 - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37c790b3-ebbc-4582-b426-0495e99449dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c143ba8-f192-47d9-af8a-cf554eb51ca7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30131000 - Mailroom equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 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
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill & Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Quadient Finance UK Ltd

Further Information

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