Award

Franking Machine

WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

28 Oct 2025 at 11:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Woking Borough Council involves a contract for the use of a franking machine, valued at £100,000. The industry category falls under postage-franking machines. The procurement process follows a limited method through a competitive quotation below the threshold. This contract is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and its award stage is complete. Key dates include the contract’s award on 9th October 2025, with the contract period running from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in postage and related services, particularly those looking to provide franking machine solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, aligning with the suitability criteria. The competitive quotation procurement method offers a conducive environment for companies to engage directly and potentially secure contracts, encouraging business growth within the defined limits of the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Franking Machine

Notice Description

This is a contract for the use of a franking machine and cost of postage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49cdb24a-b89d-48b2-97bc-e8b770ef7ace
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d3f0923-897e-41e6-b68a-fa40c48c171f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2031 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
WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@woking.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01483755855

Buyer Location

Locality
WOKING
Postcode
GU21 6YL
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Woking
Electoral Ward
Canalside
Westminster Constituency
Woking

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FP DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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