Award

Franking machine

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the franking machine has been completed by Bassetlaw District Council. This contract involves the provision of a postage-franking machine, including ongoing maintenance and annual servicing. The contract was awarded to Nationwide Franking Sense Limited with a total value of £68,950 GBP. The procurement method used was direct, through a single tender action below the threshold. Covering the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom, the contract commenced on the 21st of April 2021 and is set to conclude on the 21st of July 2027. The award stage was captured on the 4th of August 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in goods, particularly those supplying postage-franking equipment, to engage with public sector buying organisations like Bassetlaw District Council. It highlights potential for business growth through direct contracts that do not require competitive tendering, favouring SMEs. Companies with expertise in postal and mailing industry categories, capable of offering comprehensive maintenance services, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Franking machine

Notice Description

Provision of postal franking machine including ongoing maintenance and annual servicing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75cf9ace-138e-4da3-81ba-948d00782d63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98fa1e3b-66bc-430e-a840-75c6bf97cf6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£68,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2021 - 21 Jul 2027 Over 5 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
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONWIDE FRANKING SENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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