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P2017/1145/NE - Postal Services for First Class Mail

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 May 2017 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Darlington Borough Council involves the direct award of a contract for postal services under the title "P2017/1145/NE - Postal Services for First Class Mail." This procurement falls within the postal services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 March 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £80,000, commenced on 1 April 2017 and is set to end on 31 March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the postal and logistics sectors, particularly those capable of providing reliable first-class mailing services. Companies specialising in postal services and those looking to expand their client base within the public sector may find this contract aligns with their growth strategies. As this was a direct award, it suggests that competition may be limited, potentially allowing well-prepared suppliers to secure lucrative contracts with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2017/1145/NE - Postal Services for First Class Mail

Notice Description

Postal Services for First Class Mail - Direct Award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13d7b2c2-a69a-44bf-92a4-eb7362ce6c58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
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
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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