Award

Hybrid Mail

NCG

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Award

20 Jan 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hybrid Mail" service was conducted by NCG, a prominent buying organisation based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of mail delivery services (CPV code: 64121100) and includes SMS services. The process was classified as a "selective" procurement method, carried out through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions. The procurement stage is the Award phase, with the award being dated 23rd December 2025 and published on 20th January 2026. The contract period spans from 23rd December 2025 to 17th April 2029. The service is to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of England, with a total contract value of £160,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in mail delivery and SMS services. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage due to the suitability criteria outlined. The award to Quadient Finance UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, indicates the potential for substantial business dealings and partnerships. Engaging in such a contract can enhance a company's exposure and credibility within this sector, facilitating further business development and market expansion opportunities within the postal and digital communication solutions industry.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Direct Award under Lot 6 (Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications) through Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91791e4d-00fa-4a7a-9808-b0a07c712f3f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

64212100 - Short Message Service (SMS) services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 17 Apr 2029 3-4 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
NCG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7SA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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