GCA Postal Services and Solutions RM6280 - Hybrid Mail Solutions under Lot 6-Hybrid Mail, Digital & Transformational Solutions

NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of "GCA Postal Services and Solutions RM6280 - Hybrid Mail Solutions" focusing on electronic mail services. This initiative aims to reduce the cost and environmental impact of mail delivery within the North East region of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement method, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with an active award issued on 27th April 2026 to Datagraphic Group Limited. The contract period spans from 3rd June 2026 to 2nd June 2029, with a total contract value of £1,283,252.34 GBP.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hybrid mail and digital solutions, particularly those with expertise in providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly mail distribution services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. The project is aligned with efforts to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability, presenting a lucrative business expansion avenue for service providers in the electronic mail sector.

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Notice Title

GCA Postal Services and Solutions RM6280 - Hybrid Mail Solutions under Lot 6-Hybrid Mail, Digital & Transformational Solutions

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council has procured a Hybrid Mail solution that will help to reduce the cost and environmental impact of mail delivery across the Borough of North Tyneside. The proposed solution should allow officers to quickly and easily request a print, and the partner/solution will identify the greenest and lowest cost option for any given delivery including but not limited to email and a variety of postage options where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f9aa646-df05-4c14-9a90-0e5256f6f042
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c280a6-c601-4faa-9548-6103b257b9e1
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64216120 - Electronic mail services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,283,252 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,252 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2029 3-4 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
NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATAGRAPHIC GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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