Award

Franking Machine for CREEST, Essex Police

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Award

29 Aug 2017 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the lease of a franking machine for the Centre for Research and Evidence in Essex Police (CREEST), facilitated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent. This contract, valued at £96,633 and classified under postal goods and services, was executed through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services framework. The contract period commenced on 23 August 2017 and is set to conclude on 18 June 2023. The procurement process was complete as of 19 June 2017, with the contract awarded to Pitney Bowes Ltd based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal goods and services, particularly those offering office equipment and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who are eligible to compete in this tender, may find this an ideal entry point into public sector contracts, especially those focused on innovative franking solutions or associated support services. Engaging in such contracts can enable growth through long-term partnerships and recurring service provisions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Franking Machine for CREEST, Essex Police

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Services, Framework, Postal Goods and Services, Mini-Competition through RM1063. Lease of Franking Machine for CREEST, Essex Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7212fbdc-d394-4e05-b39b-e1ce889f9a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68f3a1b7-a19b-4544-a844-38309534a1cc
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,633 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,633 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2017 - 18 Jun 2023 Over 5 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
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.services@kent.essex.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFHFLEET
Postcode
DA11 8BD
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Northfleet & Springhead
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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