Award

Postal Services - Postal Collection and Distribution)

SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

Synchronicity Care Limited has awarded a contract to Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd for postal collection and distribution services, specifically focusing on the collection and delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels. This contract, valued at £382,671, was awarded through a call-off without competition using the CCS RM6280 Lot 3 framework agreement. The contract will run from 1st December 2025 to 31st May 2026, with locations centred in the North East of England, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the 'services' category and utilises a selective procurement method, signifying the procurement stage is 'award'. The award was published on 20th February 2026, following the tender's completion on 27th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing postal services, especially SMEs, as indicated by the buyer's preference. The use of a framework agreement expedites the procurement process for qualified suppliers, allowing existing framework participants to expand their service offerings. Businesses specialising in postal delivery logistics and distribution, located in or easily servicing the North East region, will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The contract conditions suggest potential extensions, providing a steady business opportunity for up to twelve months.

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Notice Title

Postal Services - Postal Collection and Distribution)

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Limited have awarded a contract to Paragon Customer Communications (London) Ltd via a call off without competition utilising the CCS RM6280 Lot 3 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels, for a period of six months with the option to extend for a further six months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40d280c-c77f-4429-8776-3b19fb3b8e67
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£382,671 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£382,671 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.
Contact Name
Procurement Support
Contact Email
cddft.sclprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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