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Franking machine rental and postage

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a franking machine rental and postage, titled "Franking machine rental and postage," has been completed with an award stage. Conducted by Bedford Borough Council, the procurement falls under the services category with a focus on mailing equipment. The contract, valued at £1,525,974, runs from 28th April 2025 to 27th April 2031. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6280 Lot 1. The delivery location for this tender is Bedford, and the process supports the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in mailing equipment services. SMEs in the industry will find this opportunity aligned with their operational capacities due to the buyer's inclusivity policies. The long-term contract duration allows for consistent business engagement over six years, providing a steady revenue stream. Companies that can effectively serve the Bedford area with extensive mailing support services would be well-suited to compete, especially given the nature of the requirement and the robust framework partnership with QUADIENT UK LIMITED, the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

Franking machine rental and postage

Notice Description

Comprising the rental of a franking machine on a 6 year lease plus associated postage costs. CCS Framework RM6280 Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aabbee2c-e593-4cf1-891c-d5d8fa63f285
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2071f72d-a701-4186-b503-bc23e0d265e2
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

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


CPV Codes

30133000 - Mailing equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,525,974 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,525,974 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2031 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234718282

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUADIENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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