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Collection and Delivery of External Mail

KIRKLEES COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Kirklees Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the collection and delivery of external mail services. The contract, titled "Collection and Delivery of External Mail," falls under the postal and telecommunications services industry category (CPV code 64000000) and covers the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure method under the CCS Postal Services and Solutions Commercial Agreement (RM6280), with an end date for the tender period on 25th September 2024. The contract period spans from 8th February 2025 to 7th February 2027, and the total contract value is £2,924,000. The successful supplier for this contract is Whistl UK Limited, with the award officially made on 19th March 2025 and published on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in postal and courier services can benefit from this substantial contract, providing a consistent revenue stream for a two-year period. It is ideal for companies that can handle large scale deliveries of letters, large letters, and parcels across the UK. The opportunity is particularly suited to well-established postal service providers with the capability to meet the rigorous demands and deadlines stipulated by Kirklees Council, ensuring efficient and reliable postal services for the region.

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Notice Title

Collection and Delivery of External Mail

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to establish a single supplier for postal services on behalf of the Buyers and is being conducted as a Further Competition under the CCS Postal Services and Solutions Commercial Agreement (RM6280), Lot 2 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels within the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766bb397-5d81-4a65-884e-858aa6712638
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,924,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,924,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2025 - 7 Feb 2027 1-2 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
KIRKLEES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris O'Hara
Contact Email
chris.o'hara@kirklees.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01484221000

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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