Award

Franking machine

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department recently concluded a procurement process for "Franking machine" services under CPV code 30144100, reflecting the category of postage-franking machines. The contract was awarded through a direct, single tender action that falls below the threshold. This process falls under the services category and was concluded as of 17 October 2022, with the contract period running from 18 October 2022 to 17 October 2028. The contract carries a total value of £358,560 and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached completion, with the award being actively issued as of the publication date, 10 October 2025.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in providing postage-franking machine services, particularly those capable of managing long-term contracts. Although this specific tender is marked as unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities might cater to such entities. Large-scale suppliers, like Siemens Financial Services Ltd, who won this contract, could leverage their capabilities to secure comparable procurement deals, supporting strategic growth and strengthening their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Franking machine

Notice Description

Postage-franking machines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e10dff7d-9b0f-4f4c-87cc-5c731a57a4a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b9c98a-64c6-48e9-a846-68d9f0b6d5df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£358,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£358,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2022 - 17 Oct 2028 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bids@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS FINANCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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