Award

First Class Postal Carrier

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cornwall Council, located in Truro, United Kingdom, sought a First Class Postal Carrier service. This process falls under the industry category of 'Post and courier services' (CPV 64100000). The tender was completed with an active award as of 25th November 2025, and the contract subsequently commenced on 1st December 2025, running until 30th November 2029. The procurement stage was at the Award phase, and the total contract value is set at GBP 540,000. The procurement method was specified as 'Other'. Royal Mail, identified as a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract for a tender-related value of GBP 370,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the postal services sector, particularly for established firms capable of providing efficient and reliable first-class postal services across the United Kingdom. As Cornwall Council is the purchasing authority, businesses with a history of fulfilling public sector contracts may find favourable chances for engagement. However, due to its scale and specifics, this contract may better suit larger entities rather than SMEs or VCSEs, as indicated by the completion criteria. Firms with expert capabilities in postal and courier services would be well-positioned to compete for such opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

First Class Postal Carrier

Notice Description

First Class Postal Carrier service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5b7d2c8-90f0-40dd-82a1-65e95bec439d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d62e46b-1199-4010-af2d-cb44d30eeea1
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
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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£370,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Williams
Contact Email
claire.williams@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 493390

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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