Award

Postal Services

FCO SERVICES

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Award

06 Apr 2021 at 12:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Postal Services is being conducted by FCO SERVICES, based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract, valued at £9,000, falls under the category of postage-franking machines and is part of the services industry. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2026. The procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 21st March 2021. The award notification for this contract was published on 6th April 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in postal services, particularly those with expertise in postage-franking solutions. Businesses in this sector can leverage the awarded contract, which is currently fulfilled by Pitney Bowes Limited, to enhance their visibility and potential collaborations. Competing for future contracts of this nature could facilitate business growth in logistical services and improve competitive capabilities in the postal industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Postal Services

Notice Description

Postal Goods, Services and Solutions https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0d17815-ac73-467b-b9dc-02eaf42ca897
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65fbfc0-637f-4259-ba03-6cb8afdad484
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
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
£9,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PITNEY BOWES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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