Award

PAN3265 - Franking Machine Services

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of franking machine services, with an award made under the CCS Framework RM6280 to Pitney Bowes Ltd. The contract, valued at £270,000, covers the postal and telecommunications services industry category. Services will be delivered in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, over the contract period from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2027. The procurement method was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process where Pitney Bowes Ltd was selected without a competitive tender. The award notice was published on 3rd December 2025, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for large companies specialising in postal services and telecommunications, such as those providing franking machines and mailroom equipment. The partnership with a renowned contracting authority like Leicester City Council can enhance a supplier's portfolio by being associated with reputable public entities. Although the contract is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, established companies in the postal industry can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their position within the market and potentially secure further contracts through public frameworks.

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Notice Title

PAN3265 - Franking Machine Services

Notice Description

Franking Machine Services Call off direct award: CCS Framework RM6280 - Postal Services & Solutions Lot 1: Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fb58282-fd4e-48a8-a560-19c37085dde7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458141e3-c127-4d52-a11f-c1b6af88c439
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2027 1-2 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amina Laher
Contact Email
amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544032

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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