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23 Jul 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ENQ1259 - Foster for East Midlands Marketing Mailing - Fulfilment" was conducted by Derby City Council, aiming to secure mailing services for a targeted direct mail campaign in the East Midlands region. This process, classified under CPV code 79571000 for mailing services, involved purchasing partially addressed mail data to identify high prevalence of foster carers. The procurement was executed using a restricted quote method, and the process has reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd February 2026, with the contract running from 5th February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £48,000, and the award has been actively granted as of 4th February 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for firms specialising in direct mail marketing and fulfilment services, particularly those experienced in integrated campaigns for local community engagement. While small and medium enterprises and VCSEs were not initially highlighted as suitable in this case, larger companies with robust infrastructures to handle significant volume and data handling requirements stand to benefit. The involved suppliers, GI Solutions Group Limited Go Inspire and CACI Limited, illustrate the need for businesses with extensive logistical, printing, and data analysis capabilities to compete effectively in similar future tenders. This contract positively impacts business growth by enhancing marketing impact in sectors focused on community development and foster care services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ENQ1259 - Foster for East Midlands Marketing Mailing - Fulfilment

Notice Description

Purchase of one-time-use partially addressed mail data (no personal data) in line with Acorn types showing highest prevalence of Foster Carers. Fulfillment of direct mail via mailing house (including printing/enveloping and postage costs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-913adb08-1577-4701-8f2b-1022198a84dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4aafb20-fad6-41c2-bddc-1488ca3fd94f
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 - Quote - Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79571000 - Mailing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CACI

GI SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED GO INSPIRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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