Award

Corporate postal services

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Corporate postal services" was conducted by Ipswich Borough Council, a local authority based in Ipswich, England. This contract falls under the industry category of "Post and courier services" and is valued at £100,000. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract period running from 19th March 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a selective process as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom. The award was made to Royal Mail Group Ltd, with the award status active as of 1st February 2025 and published on 18th June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the postal services sector, particularly those capable of handling large volumes of letters and parcels in an efficient and compliant manner. Although this particular contract is tailored for larger organisations due to its scale and the framework agreement structure, businesses looking to expand their presence in local government contracts could benefit by aligning with similar framework agreements. Enterprises proficient in logistics and with the capability to deliver reliable and widespread postal solutions within the East of England are well-positioned to compete in contracts of this nature. Engaging with such contracts not only promises substantial business growth through steady revenue but also strengthens relationships with government entities like Ipswich Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate postal services

Notice Description

Provision of postal services and solutions: Collection and delivery of letters, large letters & parcels.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcdd8257-b545-40d0-9556-5ab8985142bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae01c299-0061-4541-81ee-d1e83669827c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64100000 - Post and courier services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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