Award

THE PROVISION OF POSTAL SERVICES

FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2020 at 14:23

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Folkestone & Hythe District Council is currently in the procurement stage of an open tender process titled "The Provision of Postal Services." This opportunity involves securing a new contract for mail collection and delivery services, set to commence on 1 April 2020, following the expiry of the existing contract on 31 March 2020. The tender was published on 20 January 2020, and bids must be submitted by 17 February 2020. The contracting authority is located in Folkestone, within the South East of the United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value ranges from £420,000 to £435,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in postal and delivery services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Competitors equipped to handle nationwide mail collection and delivery, including service to Scotland and its islands, would be particularly well-suited to respond. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance businesses' visibility and revenue potential through securing a key local government contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF POSTAL SERVICES

Notice Description

he Folkestone & Hythe District Council currently have a contract in place for the provision of its Postal Services - mail collection and delivery, which will be expiring on the 31 March 2020 and need to secure a new contract with suitable Supplier for the provision of the services from 01 April 2020. The requirement is for the Supplier to be able to collect mail items from the Council's Office and arrange deliveries to any postal address within the UK (including Scotland, Highlands and Islands). The opportunity is available the Kent Business Portal and can only be accessed via the portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97fd8edd-23a8-4108-bf2f-3a68c82f68f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e2bc6e-d9e8-4ecc-8fe4-fe1fff011067
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ade Agboola
Contact Email
ade.agboola@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1303853377

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSTAL CHOICES LTD T/A ONEPOST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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