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Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel (non-UK)

Lancashire County Council

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27 Jun 2025 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council, acting as the buyer, on a tender titled "Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel (non-UK)", belonging to the postal services industry category. Located in England's North West region, this contract has seen its award stage completed, with significant dates including the contract period starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2032. Utilizing a selective procurement method, this call-off was conducted from a framework agreement, with the tender originally having an end date on 1st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £70,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses focused on international postal services, particularly those capable of providing efficient collection and delivery solutions outside the UK. With the emphasis on using a framework agreement, companies already part of such frameworks or those planning to join could benefit. It is an attractive proposition for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their market presence in the postal services sector, leveraging the substantial contract period and structured procurement approach. The award to Royal Mail Group Limited demonstrates the scope for well-established service operators to secure contracts under similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection and Delivery of Letters and Parcel (non-UK)

Notice Description

Provision of non-UK letters and parcel collection and delivery services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c583704-df37-4bc4-9b2e-35cb187a70c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cacd5fc8-d12c-4912-90f7-452572e194da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 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
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Royal Mail Group Limited

Further Information

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