Award

Postal Services Solution

WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jul 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

West Lindsey District Council has completed the procurement process for a Postal Services Solution, classified under postal services related to letters. The procurement falls within the services category and is set to be implemented in England, United Kingdom. The award stage concluded with the contract being active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The procurement process was initiated as a tender, although further procurement method details were not specified. The tender period ended on 9th July 2025, with the award announced on 16th July 2025, marking the key dates in this process.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services. Although it does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like Virtual Mail Room Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to provide competitive solutions. The contract offers a significant monetary value of £381,252.24, creating potential avenues for expansion and long-term collaboration with a reputable public authority. Businesses with the capability to deliver comprehensive postal solutions will find this contract particularly appealing as it spans multiple years, ensuring sustained business prospects within the postal services sector.

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Notice Title

Postal Services Solution

Notice Description

Postal Services Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a74c9899-853a-4d8d-95aa-9bc2c25d8792
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43414b5c-4a1b-499f-a4f6-a7e162edd8e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64112000 - Postal services related to letters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£381,252 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 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
WEST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Grieve
Contact Email
anna.grieve@west-lindsey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1427676676

Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 2NA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Gainsborough South-West
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL MAIL ROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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