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Downstream Access Postal Services Contract

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Downstream Access Postal Services Contract" has been completed and was managed by Lincolnshire County Council. This contract falls under the postal and telecommunications services category (CPV code 64000000) and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a direct award, and the contract period is set from 13th October 2025 to 12th October 2026. The tender initially closed on 15th May 2025, and the total value of the awarded contract is £284,000. The buying organisation, Lincolnshire County Council, is based at County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal and telecommunications services, particularly those with the capability to handle large volumes efficiently. Lincolnshire County Council's focus on SMEs and VCSEs suggests that the tender was especially accessible to smaller and socially-oriented enterprises, enabling market penetration for businesses aiming to partner with local government bodies. The awarded supplier for this contract, DHL Ecommerce UK Limited, indicates that businesses equipped for substantial delivery logistics and infrastructure would have been well-positioned in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Downstream Access Postal Services Contract

Notice Description

To provide Downstream Access Postal Services to Lincolnshire County Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/941f8b94-562f-4e5c-87f4-ac586aa9f5a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£142,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£284,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Moore
Contact Email
procurement.lincolnshire@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DHL ECOMMERCE UK LIMITED, T/A UK MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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