Award

Franking machine

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department of the United Kingdom has completed a direct procurement process for a franking machine, classified under CPV code 30144100, which falls within the services industry category. The contract, awarded to Quadient UK Limited, was made through a single tender action below threshold procurement method. The procurement stage is at the award stage as of 16th October 2025. The contract period began on 18th October 2022 and is set to end on 17th October 2028, with the total contract value amounting to £60,717. The delivery location is specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for large-scale businesses specialised in postal and mailing solutions, particularly those capable of offering efficient posture-franking services. Due to the direct procurement method used, this opportunity may primarily benefit established suppliers with a significant presence and the capacity to meet specific government needs. Engaging in such contracts could bolster a business’s portfolio in government service delivery, offering them reputational enhancement and the potential to establish long-term governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

Franking machine

Notice Description

Postage-franking machines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a575ff71-cda4-4533-b62b-aa76c00de6c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14d3907-17a0-44d9-aa66-423f3f61bb7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£60,717 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,717 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2028 Over 5 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
Not specified

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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