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Outgoing Postal Service Provider

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 18:45

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has completed a public procurement process for an "Outgoing Postal Service Provider" in the industry category of post and courier services. This contract was procured under a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process culminated with the award announced on 15th April 2025. The services will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract set to start on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2027. The total contract value is £1,050,000 GBP, demonstrating significant investment in the sector.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in postal and courier services. The procurement is specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), although it was awarded to Whistl UK Ltd, a large-scale organisation. Firms with a base or operational capacity in the South East of England are well-positioned to engage with such public sector opportunities in the future. This contract demonstrates Milton Keynes Council's commitment to leveraging existing frameworks and promoting efficient service delivery across its regional operations.

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Notice Title

Outgoing Postal Service Provider

Notice Description

Outgoing Postal Service Provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a5b0f41-af39-45b9-a793-221d5802561b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3780718a-3858-4dcc-9c56-7d1ca37646f0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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