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Cambridgeshire County Council - SendPro C Auto + Mailing System

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 May 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has recently completed a procurement process for the leasing and support of a franking machine, titled "SendPro C Auto + Mailing System." This process falls within the industry category of postage-franking machines and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract now active. The original contract value was increased from £14,470.60 to £40,870.60, following a contract variation agreed on 9th March 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, and the procurement method was classified as "Other." The tender was initially planned to close on 2nd March 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in franking machine supply and support, particularly those offering innovative or efficient solutions, stand to benefit from engaging with public sector clients like the Cambridgeshire County Council. The successful supplier, Pitney Bowes, exemplifies the type of business that can effectively engage in these opportunities, offering expertise and reliability in mailing systems and solutions. The contract provides long-term growth prospects for the winning bidder, supporting business expansion and enhancing the supplier's portfolio of public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council - SendPro C Auto + Mailing System

Notice Description

Provision of Franking machine lease and support. Variation of contract was agreed on 9th March 2026, which increased the original value of PS14,470.60 to PS40,870.60. The variation commenced from the 1st April 2026. Additional information: Call-off from RM6280

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3d0e935-9452-417f-b967-024e9b9b387c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ad5eb3-5b13-4b3d-ac4e-d59de3ab538b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

30144100 - Postage-franking machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,870 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,470 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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