Award

Hybrid Mail

WYRE COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Council has concluded a public procurement process for "Hybrid Mail" services, as a call-off from the RM6280 framework agreement. This contract falls under the postal and telecommunications services category and is part of a selective procurement method, with a completion status confirmed as of 26 May 2026. The procurement, targeted at services, took place in Poulton-le-Fylde, England, and outlined a forecasted spend of GBP 700,000. The tender process completed, with the award granted to Critiqom Ltd trading as Adare SEC Ltd on 22 May 2026, for a contract term beginning 1 June 2026 and stretching to 31 May 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal, courier, and telecommunications services. Companies capable of delivering hybrid mail, digital, and transformational communications solutions can leverage this opportunity to engage in long-term service delivery with Wyre Council. Small and medium enterprises might find this particularly appealing, given the procurement's emphasis on SME suitability. Such contracts not only enhance the service provider's portfolio but also facilitate sustainable business growth through robust client relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Hybrid Mail

Notice Description

Call off from RM6280 framework agreement for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions - lot 6 - Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-555fc05f-e4a9-4fbe-bc3b-c0ac28ec5914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e848824f-843b-468e-abef-f5b7c639f45c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

64100000 - Post and courier services

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
WYRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRITIQOM LTD TRADING AS ADARE SEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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