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NUNCON - Postal Services Contract

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NUNCON - Postal Services Contract," targeting the mail transport by road industry, specifically focusing on postal and telecommunications services. The contract's geographic scope is within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender process culminated with the awarding of the contract as of 8 December 2025, with the contract period extending from 1 May 2025 to 1 May 2027. The procurement was conducted via a mini-competition method with a total contract value of £560,000.

This tender represents a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in mail transport services. The awarded supplier, Whistl UK Limited, exemplifies an established, large-scale company that meets the procurement requirements. The contract supports the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an advantageous opening for qualified firms looking to expand their market presence and services within the specified region.

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Notice Title

NUNCON - Postal Services Contract

Notice Description

Collection and delivery of letters, large letters and parcels for the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/231b5c8f-a6d4-482a-91e5-7d34d1478dd0
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 - Mini - Competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

60160000 - Mail transport by road

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 May 2027 2-3 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
NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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