Award

Postal Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2022 at 18:50

Tender

15 Jul 2022 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for Postal Services worth £1.3 million. The contract requires the provision of a Hybrid Mail off-site system for the delivery of hybrid mail, bulk mail, and physical mail. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th August 2022. The contract period is from 18th December 2022 to 17th December 2026. Datagraphic Ltd is the awarded supplier for this contract.

This tender for Postal Services by Sunderland City Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the postal services industry or related sectors, to grow their operations by providing services to the council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing postal communication services should consider engaging with Sunderland City Council to explore potential partnerships and business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

The Council requires a range of postal services which can be used to communicate externally with its residents and customers, the Contractor must provide a Hybrid Mail off site system for the delivery of hybrid mail, bulk mail, and physical mail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d145f968-b759-4382-89d5-0a4cbe328e91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2022 - 17 Dec 2026 4-5 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATAGRAPHIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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