Award

24055 Cambridgeshire County Council Postal Collection and Delivery Services - under CCS Framework RM6280 LOT 2

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

22 Jul 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded a contract for postal collection and delivery services under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6280 LOT 2. This procurement process is classified under postal services (CPV code 64110000) and involves delivery across England, UK. The process followed a restricted procedure within a selective procurement method, culminating at the award stage, with key dates such as the award completion on 11th November 2024. The contract, valued at £384,000, runs from 3rd March 2025 to 28th February 2027, with Whistl UK Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in postal and logistic solutions, particularly larger organisations capable of handling regional contracts. While it may not be directly suitable for SMEs or VCSE due to the specified framework and scope, businesses able to meet the requirements of large-scale logistics and postal operations would find the contract beneficial in expanding their client base and enhancing service portfolios within the public sector. The process highlights opportunities within the targeted delivery of letters, large letters, and parcels, providing a competitive platform for growth in the logistical market space.

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Notice Title

24055 Cambridgeshire County Council Postal Collection and Delivery Services - under CCS Framework RM6280 LOT 2

Notice Description

This was an award following the Cambridgeshire County Council postal collection and delivery services procurement for facilitating offices across the County. This was awarded via the Crown Commercial Services Framework Aggregation contract for RM6280 - LOT 2 Collection and Delivery of Letters, Large Letters and Parcels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d976794c-bcd7-4e30-b9a1-e490816c9ffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68a6c48-e24a-466c-99fd-d3897d07b59e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 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
Procurement and Commercial Team
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7777777777

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

WHISTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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