Award

Provision of Mail services (collection and delivery).

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Award

24 Aug 2021 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Trafford Council, which is based in Manchester, England, awarding a contract for the provision of mail services, specifically for the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels. This contract was awarded as part of a further competition under the CCS/YPO/ESPO Framework for Postal Goods, Services and Solutions (RM6017), with a total value of £300,000. The contract period commenced on 9 August 2021 and will conclude on 8 September 2023. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 9 August 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in postal and logistics services. Companies that offer mail collection and delivery, along with those that operate within the postal services industry, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts under the CCS/YPO/ESPO Framework. The ongoing demand for efficient postal solutions, especially in the North West region, indicates a robust market for providers in this field, enabling successful bidders to significantly enhance their business portfolios.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mail services (collection and delivery).

Notice Description

Awarded - Further Competition under the CCS/YPO/ESPO Framework: Postal Goods, Services and Solutions (RM6017), Lot 3 - Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels (the "Framework Agreement")

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-559c9ffd-d7de-4912-a367-ba6d3f8ab880
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0678e35b-d207-4450-b16c-ac8a6b6ea40b
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2021 - 8 Sep 2023 2-3 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
PHILIP STEPHENS
Contact Email
philip.stephens@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07786117931

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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