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Franking Machine lease - Coventry International Hub

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19 Sep 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office, based in London, has recently completed a procurement process for the lease of a franking machine at the Coventry International Hub. This public procurement belongs to the goods category within the postage-franking machines sector and falls under the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified as "tender_506667/1517310," reached completion after awarding the contract to Quadient UK Ltd on 22nd August 2025, subsequent to the tender period that ended on 11th August 2025. The franking machine is to be delivered in the West Midlands, with the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028. The total contract value awarded is £22,282.

This tender creates significant business opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability considerations outlined in the process. Businesses specializing in office equipment, particularly those offering innovative franking solutions, are well-suited to thrive in such procurement settings. Leveraging a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, minimizing barriers to entry and providing businesses with an opportunity to collaborate with a key government entity like the Home Office, thereby enhancing their market growth and presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Franking Machine lease - Coventry International Hub

Notice Description

CCS call off for lease of franking machine in Coventry International Hub

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1b79058-bf49-4dd4-9f50-28f2d93d276a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ef3916e-659a-45f7-8e17-c354596deb65
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,282 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,282 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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