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Postal Services & Solutions

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2024 at 13:30

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ashford Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for Postal Services & Solutions to Virtual Mail Room Limited. The contract, valued at £700,000 GBP, involves providing the Call-Off Deliverables under the CCS Framework RM6280. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on 1st December 2023. The contract is now active, with a start date of 1st March 2024 and an end date of 1st March 2031. Business users interested in this opportunity should note that the contract is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and is categorised under postal services.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in postal services to compete and grow their operations. Companies with experience in providing similar solutions should consider engaging with Ashford Borough Council for potential collaborations. The council, located in England, issued this award through a selective procurement method, creating a favourable environment for SMEs and VCSEs. The awarded contract signifies a significant business opportunity within the postal services industry, with a substantial contract value and a long-term contract period until 2031.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services & Solutions

Notice Description

Provision of the Call-Off Deliverables issued under the CCS Framework RM6280 for the provision of Postal Services & Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9baf41b-1012-490f-9534-6c0060239ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e265cf8-a799-4a09-8f1f-35a5856c071e
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, 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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1PL
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL MAIL ROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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