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Mail Services

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Oct 2020 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Mail Services, valued at £200,000, was managed by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, located in Chester, England. This open procedure tender concluded on 5th February 2020, with the contract commencing on 7th February 2020 and lasting until 6th February 2021. The services fall under the postal and telecommunications category, and the procurement is now complete, having been awarded to Whistle UK Ltd.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the postal services sector, particularly those offering innovative mailing solutions or logistic capabilities. Businesses with expertise in service delivery, technology integration, and customer support would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, as they can meet the needs of organisations seeking efficient and reliable mail services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mail Services

Notice Description

Mail Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a683cff-ecf2-49e2-a7ee-62ba4de8bb23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ecb2fe6-9cc5-44f0-8854-b1fe52b198b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2020 - 6 Feb 2021 1-2 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine Roberts-Smith
Contact Email
elaine.roberts-smith@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244975961

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 2NP
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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