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RM6280 Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Postage

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2025 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the 'RM6280 Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Postage' under the postal services industry category. This process followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Darlington, England (DL1 5QT), the contract is valued at GBP 600,000, aligning with the contract period from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2029. The award stage was reached on 17th February 2025, with Whislt UK Limited identified as the supplier, marking the progression from initial tender to contract award.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal and delivery services to explore collaboration with public entities. Being part of a framework agreement, it is particularly suited for established companies capable of meeting the demands of large-scale postal service delivery. Although businesses designated as SME or VCSE were not deemed suitable, other large-scale providers may find similar opportunities by engaging with framework agreements and selective procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Title

RM6280 Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Postage

Notice Description

Mini competition through RM6280 Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8316e547-84be-4cc1-b90e-56dfc0dfc854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc435cd-c220-4bc1-b660-20513a8d0144
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 16 Apr 2029 4-5 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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