Award

Provision for the Collection and Delivery of Postal Mail

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL

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Award

22 May 2023 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The City of York Council has awarded a contract for the Provision for the Collection and Delivery of Postal Mail to Whistl UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £780,000, was directly awarded via Crown Commercial Services RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2026, covering services primarily in the postal and telecommunications industry in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the postal and telecommunications services sector, to consider future similar contracts with the City of York Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to leverage their expertise in this specific industry category to compete effectively in similar selective procurement processes. Potential bidders should closely monitor related opportunities to maximize their business growth potential.

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Notice Title

Provision for the Collection and Delivery of Postal Mail

Notice Description

Direct award via Crown Commercial Services RM6017 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8721ae6-6751-4367-aa1e-456a40f11498
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/840527be-e7c7-4e41-b05e-5b7984e0107e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
CITY OF YORK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 6GA
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Micklegate
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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