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MBC-1650 DIGITAL POST ROOM

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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01 Jul 2026 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, titled "MBC-1650 DIGITAL POST ROOM," was led by Welland Procurement, based in Melton Mowbray, England. The tender, classified under the CPV code for Mailing Services, aimed to provide Hybrid Mail Services for all outgoing Council mail. This contract ensures secure, compliant production and dispatch of documents, spanning multiple IT systems for Melton Borough Council's wide-ranging communications. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award made to CFH Docmail Ltd, an SME supplier, on 1st May 2026. The contract period commences on 31st May 2026 and extends until 30th May 2031, with a total contract value of £666,847.50. The tender process employed a custom procurement method unspecified in detail, and bidding concluded on 8th April 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the mailing and electronic services sector looking to expand their reach into local government contracts. The requirement for reliable and secure handling of digital and physical mail caters to companies proficient in managing complex communication networks. Businesses equipped with advanced digital printing and mailing solutions have the potential to secure long-term engagements not limited to this contract but in similar public sector procurements. With a five-year contract, this procurement provides a stable revenue stream and a platform to showcase capability in supporting governmental operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MBC-1650 DIGITAL POST ROOM

Notice Description

The Council wished to invite further competition responses for the supply of services in respect of the provision of Hybrid Mail Services for ALL outgoing mail (bulk and ad hoc) which must be fit for purpose for use Council wide and not limited to one service. The service priorities of this contract are to support the secure and compliant production, printing, and physical dispatch of a range of outbound documents generated by multiple IT systems and provided to the Supplier in a variety of digital formats. This service is vital in ensuring legal, regulatory and policy compliant communications with residents, businesses, partners, and other stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-586167a3-5f7f-4d51-bcf8-c718bd572b4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ab304e-b278-4693-94a4-734d3f863bcf
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

64216120 - Electronic mail services

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£666,847 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£666,847 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELLAND PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
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)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFH DOCMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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