Award

Provision of Postal Goods and Services

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Award

15 May 2025 at 10:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Leeds City Council focuses on the 'Provision of Postal Goods and Services', specifically within the postal services industry, classified under CPV code 64110000. This procurement is aimed at delivering the Council's mail across Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Currently, this opportunity is in the 'award' stage, indicating completion with an active status. The procurement was carried out via a direct award method, which facilitated a straightforward selection of suppliers. The contract period starts on 1st February 2025 and ends on 31st January 2027, with a significant contract value of £2,600,000 awarded to Whistl UK Limited on 15th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large businesses proficient in handling mass postal services. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with established capacities in logistics and postal delivery services could benefit significantly. The direct award procurement method implies predetermined supplier engagement, allowing businesses with proven track records and strong relationship management within the postal sector to thrive and meet Leeds City Council's expectations. Therefore, companies already equipped with logistical expertise in Yorkshire and the Humber are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Postal Goods and Services

Notice Description

Postal services for the delivery of the Council's mail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/080654e6-6465-4f43-9ed8-a94810958c13
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paul Doherty
Contact Email
paul.1.doherty@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133785904

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

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