Award

Corporate Postal Services - 1st Class Mail

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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11 May 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Corporate Postal Services - 1st Class Mail has been concluded by Chesterfield Borough Council, utilising a call-off from the CCS Framework Postal Services & Solutions Ref RM6280. This process is categorised under postal and telecommunications services, with a contract value amounting to £181,764. The service is to be delivered to the location with postal code S20 1LP in England. The procurement stage currently is at the award phase as of 11th May 2026, with contracts commencing on 1st May 2026 and ending on 31st May 2028. Chesterfield Borough Council is the buying organisation, and the procurement method involved was selective, stemming from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in postal and telecommunications services, specifically those capable of delivering high-volume 1st Class Mail solutions. The contract was awarded to ROYAL MAIL GROUP, which signifies the calibre of suppliers required for such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from this type of tender, given their capacity to cater to specific, controlled bids that come through framework agreements. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate expansion within the public sector market, thus providing a stable and continuous source of revenue.

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Notice Title

Corporate Postal Services - 1st Class Mail

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of Corporate Postal Services - 1st Class Mail for Chesterfield Borough Council. The contract was procured via a call-off from the CCS Framework Postal Services & Solutions Ref RM6280.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e699d46-d226-44b6-9a33-b612c45ca05b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecdc2fa7-0c1a-4bda-bc15-c35d20881911
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£181,764 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£181,764 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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